Abstract

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本发明公开一种对齐处于咬合位置的上颚(502)的虚拟模型和下颚(504)的虚拟模型的方法，该方法包括将侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第一面部表面(520b)与上颚(502)的虚拟模型的面部表面(520a)匹配，并且将侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第二面部表面(521b)与下颚(504)的虚拟模型的面部表面(521a)匹配。 The method of the virtual model in the present invention discloses an alignment palate (502) and the nip position of a virtual model of the jaw (504), the method comprising a first side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (520b) (520a) matches the facial surface of the upper jaw (502) of the virtual model, and (521a) matching the facial surface of the second side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (521b) and the jaw (504) of the virtual model .侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第一面部表面(520b)的至少一部分与上颚(502)的虚拟模型的面部表面(520a)相同。 At least a portion of the first side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (520b) of the upper jaw and the facial surface (502) of the virtual model (520a) the same.侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第二面部表面(521b)的至少一部分与下颚(504)的虚拟模型的面部表面(521a)相同。 Facial surface portion of the same jaw (504) of the virtual model (521a) at least a second side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (521b) is.

Description

Translated from Chinese

用于对齐虚拟牙齿模型的系统和方法 A system and method for aligning a virtual model of the teeth

技术领域 FIELD

[0001] 本发明一般地涉及牙齿建模，更具体地，涉及系统和方法，用于匹配处于咬合位置的牙齿的虚拟模型。 [0001] The present invention relates generally to dental modeling, and more particularly, to a system and method for matching a virtual model of the teeth in the engaged position.

背景技术 Background technique

[0002] 可以使用物理和虚拟牙齿模型，特别是设计正齿器或牙齿矫正器(orthodonticappliance)、用牙齿矫正器规划或调整牙齿运动、以及完成牙齿修复。 [0002] The use of physical and virtual teeth model, particularly in the design of the spur or a dental appliance (orthodonticappliance), with braces or adjust the planned tooth movement, and complete the dental restoration.正齿医生、牙医和牙科技师喜欢可以在咬合位置观察上、下颚的模型。 Doctors are teeth, dentists and dental technicians like can be observed in the engaged position, the lower jaw model.

[0003] 对齐处于咬合关系的上、下颚的虚拟模型目前使用三个印模:(I)咬合印模(biteimpress1n)，包括一侧的上颚的咬合面和相对侧的下颚的咬合面；(2)上颚的印模，包括上颚的咬合面；(3)下颚的印模，包括下颚的咬合面。 [0003] aligned with the occlusion in the virtual model of the jaw stamp three currently used: (I) an impression nip (biteimpress1n), comprising the occlusal surface of the jaw and the opposite side of the occlusal surface side of the upper jaw; (2 ) upper jaw impression, including the occlusal surface of the upper jaw; (3) a jaw impression, including the occlusal surface of the jaw.可以在咬合印模放置在根据上、下颚的印模生产的石模型或石膏模型之间的情况下同时扫描或成像所述石模型或石膏模型，或由咬合印模对齐所述石模型或石膏模型，以产生咬合位置的虚拟模型，例如，在美国专利6979196和7362890中所描述，通过引用将每一个专利的全部内容结合在此。 May be placed on the nip impression according while scanning or imaging the stone plaster model or models in the case between the stone plaster model or the lower jaw model impression of production, or the stone model from the impression nip aligned or gypsum model to generate the virtual model of the snap-in position, e.g., as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,979,196 and 7,362,890, the entire contents of each reference by a patent is incorporated herein.也可以单独地扫描或成像石模型以产生上、下颚的各自的虚拟模型。 Also be provided separately or imaging scan the stone model to produce, a virtual model of each jaw.用于对齐处于咬合关系的上、下颚的虚拟模型的一个程序涉及扫描或成像四个表面(咬合印模、上颚印模和下颚印模的每一侧)，并且然后匹配它们的咬合面的特征。 It is used to align the occlusion of a virtual model of the jaw procedure involves four scanning or imaging surface (nip stamp, each side of the lower jaw and upper jaw impression stamp), and then the characteristics thereof match the occlusal surface .然而，大量的尖端、皱脊等可能使这种匹配程序过度复杂化。 However, the large tip, and the like may cause such a wrinkled ridge over matching program complicated.此外，这四个印模的表面的扫描可能耗费时间和/或成本高。 Further, these four possible scanning surface of the stamp time consuming and / or costly.另一个程序涉及在四处移动虚拟模型，直到上、下颚的重叠量最小化。 Another procedure involves moving around in the virtual model, until the amount of overlap is minimized jaw.然而，这些程序不一定产生准确的咬合关系。 However, these programs do not necessarily produce accurate occlusion.

发明内容 SUMMARY

[0004] 在某些实施中，此处所描述的装置和方法可以有利地减少扫描次数，例如从四次减少到三次。 [0004] In certain embodiments, the apparatus and methods described herein can advantageously reduce the number of scans, e.g. reduced from four to three.在某些这样的实施例中，扫描包括扫描上颚的印模、下颚的印模和侧面印模(如面部侧)，而不是扫描上颚的印模、下颚的印模、咬合印模的第一侧(例如，上颚咬合侧)和咬合印模的第二侧(例如，下颚咬合侧)。 In some such embodiments, the upper jaw impression scan comprises a scan, the lower jaw side surface of the stamp and the stamp (e.g., side face), instead of scanning an impression of the upper jaw, lower jaw stamp, the first stamp nip a second side to side (e.g., the maxillary occlusal) and occlusal stamp (e.g., mandibular occlusal side).在某些这样的实施例中，通过减少扫描次数也可以减少扫描错误，例如，因为错误可能由以额外的扫描诱发的。 In some such embodiments, by reducing the scanning frequency and scanning errors can be reduced, e.g., because an error may be induced by scanning with additional.在某些实施例中，使用宽的扫描区域(例如，上颚牙齿和下颚牙齿的整个面部表面，甚至包括软组织特征，如牙龈脊)可以提高精度。 In certain embodiments, the use of a wide scanning area (e.g., the upper jaw teeth and the entire surface of the lower jaw tooth face, wherein even soft tissue, such as gum ridge) accuracy can be improved.例如，在侧咬合位置处的匹配误差在嘴的相对侧处会被放大。 For example, at the side of the matching error will be enlarged occlusal positions at opposite sides of the mouth.在这样的实施例中，侧面印模可以包括在位置精度非常重要的位置处的表面的印模，诸如在用于牙齿修复的区域处的表面的印模。 In such an embodiment, the stamp may be included in the side position accuracy is very important at the position of the stamp surface, such as a stamp surface at the area of ​​the dental restoration.

[0005] 咬合印模通常包括牙齿的咬合表面之间的一定厚度(例如，使得能够扫描咬合表面)，但是这样的厚度在匹配过程中可能导致错误，因为咬合印模将需要上、下颚在咬合位置(这不是真实的闭合位置)处应分开该厚度。 [0005] nip impression typically includes a thickness between the occlusal surface of the tooth (e.g., so that the surface can be scanned nip), but such thickness may lead to errors in the matching process, because the need to stamp the nip, the nip jaw position (this is not true in the closed position) should be separated at this thickness.因此，医生不能确保记录的咬合位置是否是其中牙齿的相对咬合表面互相接触的真正的闭合位置。 Accordingly, the doctor can not ensure the recording nip location is really a closed position wherein the occlusal surface of the tooth opposing contact with each other.在诸如设计假牙的某些应用程序中，真实的闭合位置会是重要的(例如，确保假牙提供功能性咬合，以指出可用于设计假牙的空间等)。 In some applications, such as in the design of a dental prosthesis, the real closed position may be important (e.g., ensuring denture provide functional occlusion, can be used to indicate denture design space, etc.).此外，咬合印模一般都是软的(例如，由于印模材料和/或因为它们薄)，并且会变形。 In addition, the general impression nip are soft (e.g., since the impression material and / or because they are thin), and deformed.在某些实施例中，本文所述的装置和方法可以有利地降低由印模材料造成的错误，至少因为在咬合表面之间有很少或根本没有印模材料，和/或因为超出面部表面的多余印模材料可以提供额外的匹配信息。 In certain embodiments, the apparatus and methods described herein can advantageously reduce errors caused by the impression material, at least between the occlusal surfaces because there is little or no impression material, and / or because beyond the facial surface excess impression material may provide additional matching information.

[0006] 在某些实施中，一种方法包括扫描侧面印模以形成数字侧面印模模型。 [0006] In certain embodiments, a method comprising scanning a side stamp impression to form a digital model side.数字侧面印模模型基本上没有咬合表面和闭合表面(即相互接触的相对咬合表面)。 Digital model is substantially free of the side impression surface and a closed occlusal surface (i.e., opposing occlusal surfaces contact each other).数字侧面印模模型包括上颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面和下颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面。 Digital facial model includes side impression surface at least a portion of the maxillary teeth of the mandibular teeth and at least a portion of the facial surface.该方法还包括扫描上齿弓的至少一部分的印模以创建数字上齿弓模型。 The method further comprises at least a portion of the impression scan the dental arch model to create a digital dental arch.数字上齿弓模型包括上颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面。 It includes digital dental arch model on the facial surface of the maxillary teeth of at least a portion.该方法还包括将数字侧面印模模型的上颌齿的面部表面的至少一部分与数字上齿弓模型的上颌齿的相同面部表面的至少一部分匹配。 The method further comprises matching at least a portion of the maxillary dental arch model of the digital teeth on the same face of the surface at least a portion of the facial surface of the maxillary teeth of the side surface of the digital impression model.因此，上颌齿和/或其他特征(如上颚的软组织)的相同表面被捕获在侧面印模和上齿弓的印模中。 Thus, the same surface of the maxillary teeth and / or other characteristics (e.g., soft palate tissue) is captured in the impression and the stamp on the side of the dental arch.该方法还包括扫描下齿弓的至少一部分的印模以创建数字下齿弓模型。 The method further comprises scanning at least a portion of an impression of the dental arch to create a digital model of a dental arch.数字下齿弓模型包括下颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面。 Digital dental arch model comprising a face surface at least part of the mandibular teeth.该方法还包括将数字侧面印模模型的下颌齿的面部表面的至少一部分与数字下齿弓模型的下颌齿的相同面部表面的至少一部分匹配。 The method further comprises matching at least a portion of the dental arch and mandibular teeth in the digital model of the facial surface of the same surface of at least a portion of the lower jaw portion side surface of the digital model of the teeth impressions.因此，下颌齿和/或其他特征(如下颚的软组织)的相同表面的至少一部分被捕获在侧面印模和下齿弓的印模中。 Thus, the mandibular teeth, and / or other features (such as soft tissue of the jaw) of the same surface of at least a portion of the side surface of the stamp the stamp is captured and the lower dental arch.

[0007] 在某些实施例中，对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型的方法包括将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配，并且将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面与下齿弓的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配。 [0007] In certain embodiments, the alignment method of the virtual model is a virtual model of the lower jaw and upper jaw of the facial surface of the first engagement position the virtual model of the facial surface and the side surface of the upper jaw impression model comprises a virtual match, facial surface and the second facial surface matching the virtual model of the virtual model of the stamp side of the lower dental arch.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面的至少一部分与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the virtual model of the upper jaw portion a first virtual model of the face surface side of the stamp.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面的至少一部分与下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the lower jaw portion of the virtual model of the virtual model of the second facial surface of the side surface of the stamp.对齐的虚拟模型可以存储在存储装置中。 Aligned virtual model may be stored in a storage device.该方法可以由计算机执行。 The method may be performed by a computer.

[0008] 在某些实施例中，计算机程序产品包括计算机程序代码装置，所述计算机程序代码装置用于在所述计算机程序代码装置由具有计算机能力的电子装置运行时执行对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型的方法。 [0008] In certain embodiments, the computer program product comprising computer program code means, said computer program code means for said computer program code means is run by an electronic device having computer capabilities when the alignment is performed in the engaged position of the upper jaw the method of virtual models and virtual models of the jaw.该方法包括将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配，并且将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面与下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配。 The method comprises a first facial surface matching the virtual model of the facial surface and the side surface of the stamp of the virtual model of the upper jaw, and the facial surface of the second portion of the virtual model of the surface of the virtual model of the lower jaw side surface the stamp matches.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面的至少一部分与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the virtual model of the upper jaw portion a first virtual model of the face surface side of the stamp.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面的至少一部分与下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the lower jaw portion of the virtual model of the virtual model of the second facial surface of the side surface of the stamp.

[0009] 在某些实施例中，存储能够由至少一个处理装置执行的指令的计算机可读物理存储装置包括指令，当执行所述指令时，使所述处理装置执行对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型的方法。 The computer-readable physical storage device [0009] In certain embodiments, the memory can be executed by at least one instruction processing apparatus includes instructions, the instructions when executed, cause the processing device to perform alignment in the engaged position of the upper jaw virtual model of the lower jaw and the virtual model.该方法包括将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配，并且将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面与下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配。 The method comprises a first facial surface matching the virtual model of the facial surface and the side surface of the stamp of the virtual model of the upper jaw, and the facial surface of the second portion of the virtual model of the surface of the virtual model of the lower jaw side surface the stamp matches.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面的至少一部分与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the virtual model of the upper jaw portion a first virtual model of the face surface side of the stamp.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面的至少一部分与下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the lower jaw portion of the virtual model of the virtual model of the second facial surface of the side surface of the stamp.

[0010] 在某些实施例中，计算系统包括至少一个单元，所述至少一个单元配置为，通过将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配，并且将侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面与下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配，对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型。 [0010] In certain embodiments, the computing system comprising at least one unit, said at least one unit configured to face a surface portion of the first side surface of the virtual model of the upper jaw and the stamp by matching the virtual model, and the virtual model of the facial surface of the second portion of the surface of the virtual model of the lower jaw side surface the stamp matches the virtual model is a virtual model of aligned jaw and upper jaw bite position.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第一面部表面的至少一部分与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the virtual model of the upper jaw portion a first virtual model of the face surface side of the stamp.侧面印模的虚拟模型的第二面部表面的至少一部分与下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面相同。 At least a part of the same surface of the lower jaw portion of the virtual model of the virtual model of the second facial surface of the side surface of the stamp.

[0011] 在某些实施例中，计算机包括硬件，所述硬件配置为，通过将侧面印模的虚拟模型的面部表面与上齿弓的虚拟模型的面部表面和下齿弓的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配，执行用于对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型的程序。 [0011] In certain embodiments, the computer includes hardware, the hardware configuration, the virtual model of the face by the face surface of the virtual model of the virtual model of the facial surface and the side surface of the stamp on the dental arch and the lower dental arch surface matching procedure is performed for aligning the virtual model virtual model of the upper jaw and lower jaw of the snap-in position.

[0012] 在某些实施例中，一种方法包括形成侧面印模，该侧面印模包括上颚的一部分的面部表面和下颚的一部分的面部表面。 [0012] In certain embodiments, a method comprising forming a side stamp, the stamp comprising a face side part of the surface portion of the upper jaw and lower jaw of the facial surface.该侧面印模基本上没有(free of)上颚和下颚的咬合表面。 The side surface of the stamp is substantially free (free of) the occlusal surface of the upper and lower jaws.

[0013] 在某些实施例中，一种方法包括扫描侧面印模，该侧面印模包括上颚的至少一部分的面部表面和下颚的至少一部分的面部表面。 [0013] In certain embodiments, a method comprising scanning a side stamp, the stamp of the side surface portion comprises at least a portion of the face and jaw surface at least a portion of the upper jaw.

[0014] 在某些实施例中，一种方法包括仅使用三组扫描印模数据对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型。 [0014] In certain embodiments, a method comprises the use of only three sets of scan data alignment stamp virtual model is a virtual model of the upper jaw and lower jaw of the snap-in position.在这样的实施例中，三组扫描印模数据可以对应于下颚的至少一部分的印模、上颚的至少一部分的印模、以及侧面印模，该侧面印模包括上颚的至少一部分的面部表面和下颚的至少一部分的面部表面。 In such an embodiment, three sets of data may correspond to the scan stamp impression of at least a portion of the lower jaw, at least a portion of the upper jaw of the stamp, the stamp and the side surface, the side surface of at least a portion of the stamp face comprising an upper jaw and at least a portion of the facial surface of the jaw.侧面印模可以基本上没有上颚和下颚的咬合表面和/或闭合表面。 Stamp may be substantially free of side occlusal surfaces of the upper and lower jaws and / or the closing surface.

[0015] 为总结本发明和相对现有技术取得的优势的目的，在本文中描述了本发明的某些目标和优势。 [0015] To summarize the prior art and achieve the purpose of the relative strengths of the present invention, herein described certain objects and advantages of the present invention.当然，应理解，不一定所有这些目标或优势都需要按照任何特定的实施例来实现。 Of course, it should be understood that not necessarily all such objects or advantages need to be implemented in any particular embodiment.因此，举例来说，本领域技术人员将认识到，本发明可以以实现或优化如本文中教导或建议的一个优势或一组优势的方式体现或实施，而不必实现如可能在此被教导或建议的其它目标或优势。 Thus, for example, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention may be implemented as one or optimize the advantages taught or suggested herein, or group of advantages embodiment or embodiments embodied without necessarily achieving such teachings or may be other objectives or advantages proposal.

[0016] 全部这些实施例的目的是意图落入本发明的在本文中公开的保护范围之内。 [0016] All these embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the disclosure herein, fall within the present invention.对于本本领域技术人员而言，根据接下来参照附图的详细说明中，这些和其他的实施例将变得容易明白，本发明不局限于任何特定的公开的实施例。 For books skill in the art, the following detailed description with reference to the drawings These and other embodiments will become readily apparent, the present invention is not limited to any particular embodiments disclosed.

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[0017] 以下将参照某些实施方式的附图描述在此披露的本发明的这些和其他特征、方面和优势，这些实施方式是为了说明某些实施例，而不是限制本发明。 [0017] below with reference to the accompanying drawings of certain embodiments These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the invention disclosed herein, these embodiments are for purposes of illustration of certain embodiments and not to limit the present invention.

[0018] 图1A是处于咬合位置的上、下颚的示例的透视图。 [0018] in FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an example of the lower jaw of the snap-in position.

[0019] 图1B是处于咬合位置的上、下颚的另一个示例的透视图。 [0019] in FIG. 1B is a perspective view of another example of the lower jaw of the snap-in position.

[0029] 图5A是显示在咬合位置对齐的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型的示例性实施例。 [0029] FIG 5A is an exemplary embodiment of the virtual model and a virtual model of the jaw in the engaged position aligned with the upper jaw of the display.

[0030] 图5B是显示侧面印模的虚拟模型的示例性实施例。 [0030] FIG 5B is an exemplary embodiment of the virtual model display side surface of the stamp.

[0033] 虽然下文描述了某些实施例和示例，本领域技术人员应理解，本发明扩展到具体公开的实施例和/或用途及其明显的修改和等同之外。 [0033] Although the following description of certain embodiments and examples, those skilled in the art will appreciate, the invention extends to the specific embodiments disclosed embodiments and / or uses and obvious modifications and equivalents outside.因此，意图在于，本发明的范围不应局限于如下描述的任何特定实施例。 Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of the present invention should not be limited to any particular embodiments described below.

[0034] 图1A和IB是上颚102和下颚104、106的示例的透视图。 [0034] FIGS. 1A and IB are perspective views of an example of the upper jaw 102 and lower jaw 104, 106.图示的上颚102包括上齿弓，其包括上颌齿103，虽然完全无齿上颚骨也是可以的。 102 illustrated includes an upper dental arch of the upper jaw, including the maxillary teeth 103, although completely toothless upper jaw are possible.图示的下颚104、106包括下齿弓，其包括下颌齿105，虽然完全无齿下颚骨也是可以的。 104, 106 illustrated includes a lower jaw tooth bow, comprising a jaw tooth 105 which, although completely toothless lower jaw bone is also possible.上颚和/或下颚可以包括假牙(例如，印模顶盖、顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架)和/或标记(如连接到至少一颗牙齿或假牙的面部表面(facial surface)的对齐特征)。 The upper jaw and / or lower jaw dentures may comprise (e.g., the impression cap, cap, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, a stent) and / or labeled (e.g., coupled to the at least one tooth or facial surfaces of the denture (facial surface) alignment features).每个上颌齿103包括低于牙龈边界的冠部和高于牙龈边界的根部，并且每个下颌齿105包括高于牙龈边界的冠部和低于牙龈边界的根部。 Each maxillary tooth 103 includes a crown portion above and below the gingival border root gums boundary, and each mandibular tooth 105 includes a crown portion above and a root below the gingival border boundary gums.每个下颚104、106铰接到在颞的下颌骨关节处的头骨。 Each jaw 104, 106 is hinged to the skull mandibular joints in temporal.上颚102和下颚104、106图不为处于咬合位置(bite posit1n)或闭合位置(occlusive posit1n)(在该位置中，上颚的咬合表面和下颚的咬合表面接触)，在该位置中，一些上颌齿103和下颌齿105彼此重叠(例如，重叠切面)，并且一些牙齿接触(例如，咬合表面接触)。 FIG upper jaw 102 and lower jaw 104, 106 is not in the engaged position (bite posit1n) or closed position (occlusive posit1n) (In this position, the lower jaw and occlusal surfaces of the upper jaw contacts the occlusal surface), in this position, some of the maxillary teeth mandibular teeth 103 and 105 overlap each other (e.g., overlapping section), and the number of teeth in contact (e.g., occlusal surface contact).

[0035] 图1A的下颚104包括缺牙区110。 Jaw 104 [0035] FIG. 1A comprises edentulous region 110.缺牙区110可以是自然的(例如，从未形成)或创建的(例如，通过拔出牙齿)。 Edentulous region 110 can be natural (e.g., not formed) or created (e.g., by extracting a tooth).在某些实施例中，缺牙区I1包括构造为与下颚104的骨头骨质一体化的牙种植体(未显示)。 In certain embodiments, I1 comprising edentulous jaw 104 is configured to the bone integrated bone dental implant (not shown).在一些实施例中，缺牙区110包括连接到牙种植体的印模顶盖。 In some embodiments, the edentulous impression copings 110 includes a connection to a dental implant.在某些这样的实施例中，印模顶盖可以包括可用于对齐上颚102和下颚104的面部表面。 In some such embodiments, the cap may include a stamp may be used to align the upper jaw and the lower jaw portion 104 of the surface 102.

[0036] 图1B的下颚106包括残留齿112。 Jaw 106 [0036] FIG. 1B includes teeth 112 residues.残留齿112可以是自然的(例如，由于破碎)或创建的(例如，通过研磨牙齿下至齿桩，准备接受如在图1B中所示的诸如顶盖或齿冠的假牙，或镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)。 The residue teeth 112 can be natural (e.g., due to the crushing) or created (e.g., to the teeth by the pile milled teeth, ready to accept the cap, such as denture shown in FIG. 1B or crown or inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.).

[0037] 附图1A和IB的上颚102和下颚104、106仅作说明用途。 [0037] FIGS. 1A and IB of the upper jaw 102 and lower jaw 104, 106 for illustration purposes only.本领域技术人员会明白，上、下颚可以包括较少牙齿或没有牙齿、在不同方位中的牙齿(例如，具有不同角度、旋转、偏移量、高度、宽度等)，没有或具有额外的或不同的缺牙区和/或残留牙齿、假牙(例如，印模顶盖、顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架)、标记、其组合等等。 Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, the lower jaw may include fewer teeth or no teeth, the teeth (e.g., having different angles of rotation, offset, height, width, etc.) in different orientations, with or without additional or different edentulous region and / or residual teeth, dentures (e.g., the impression cap, cap, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, a stent), marker, combinations thereof and the like.例如，在一些实施例，上、下颚完全地缺牙。 For example, in some embodiments, the fully edentulous jaw.

[0038] 图2A说明图1A和IB的上颚102在印模盘中的示意性印模202。 [0038] FIG 2A FIGS. 1A and IB illustrate schematically stamp 102 of the upper jaw impression tray 202.上颚102的印模202包括凹槽203，其中印模材料流动到多个上颌齿103的周围，每个上颌齿103创建共同形成凹槽203的凹槽部分。 The upper jaw 102 of the stamp 202 includes grooves 203, wherein the impression material to flow around a plurality of teeth 103 of the upper jaw, each maxillary tooth groove portion 103 are formed together to create a groove 203.凹槽203包括面部表面220、咬合表面222和舌表面224，并且可以包括中央表面226和/或远端表面228的一部分。 It includes facial surface 220 recess 203, 222 and the engagement surface of the tongue surface 224, and may include a portion of the central surface 226 and / or 228 of the distal surface.咬合表面222包括闭合表面(即与在咬合位置中相对牙齿接触的表面)。 Engagement surface 222 comprises a closure surface (i.e. the surface in contact with the opposing tooth in the nip position).在一些实施例中，上颚102的印模202包括软组织特征(例如，牙龈边界、牙龈表面等)。 In some embodiments, the stamp 202 includes upper jaw 102, wherein the soft tissue (e.g., gingival border, gum surfaces, etc.).在一些实施例中，上颚102的印模202仅包括软组织特征(例如，牙龈边界、牙龈表面等)。 In some embodiments, the upper jaw impression 202,102 include only soft tissue characteristics (e.g., gingival border, gum surfaces, etc.).

[0039] 图2B和2C分别地说明附图1A和IB的下颚104、106的示意性印模204、206。 [0039] Figures 2B and 2C, respectively 1A and IB illustrate schematically stamp jaw 104, 106 204, 206.下颚104、106的印模204、206每个包括凹槽205，其中印模材料流动到多个下颌齿105的周围，每个下颌齿105创建共同构成凹槽205的凹槽部分。 Each jaw 204, 206, 104, 106 stamp comprises a groove 205, wherein the impression material to flow around a plurality of teeth 105 of the lower jaw, each jaw tooth groove portion 105 together constitute a groove created 205.凹槽205包括面部表面221、咬合表面223和舌表面225，和可以包括中央表面227和/或远极面229的部分。 Recess 205 includes a face surface 221, and a lingual surface 223 engaging surface 225, and may comprise and / or distal portion of the central surface 227 of the pole face 229.咬合表面223包括闭合表面(即与在咬合位置中相对牙齿接触的表面)。 Engaging surface 223 includes a closure surface (i.e. the surface in contact with the opposing tooth in the nip position).在一些实施例中，下颚104、106的印模204、206包括软组织特征(例如，牙龈边界、牙龈表面等)。 In some embodiments, the stamp comprises a jaw 104, 106 204, 206, wherein the soft tissue (e.g., gingival border, gum surfaces, etc.).在一些实施例中，上颚102的印模202仅包括软组织特征(例如，牙龈边界、牙龈表面等)。 In some embodiments, the upper jaw impression 202,102 include only soft tissue characteristics (e.g., gingival border, gum surfaces, etc.).在某些实施例中，上颚102和下颚104、106的印模可以同时形成(例如，通过使用由三部分构成的盘)。 In certain embodiments, the stamp upper jaw 102 and jaw 104, 106 may be formed at the same time (e.g., consisting of three parts by using a disc).在一些实施例中，凹槽203、205可以分成一个或多个子凹槽，例如，当在相同的颚的其他牙齿间缺失一个或几个牙齿时。 In some embodiments, the grooves 203, 205 can be divided into one or more sub-groove, e.g., when a missing tooth or several teeth between otherwise identical jaw.

[0040] 图2B所示的下颚204的印模204不包括在下颚104的缺牙区110中的凹槽部分，但可以包括软组织特征的印模，如图示的浅凹槽210。 [0040] FIG. 2B lower jaw 204 is shown in the stamp 204 does not include a recess portion 110 in the edentulous jaw 104, but may include soft tissue stamp features, such as shallow recess 210 is illustrated.在其中缺牙区110包括种植体和愈合基牙的一些实施例中，下颚104的印模204可以包括愈合基牙的印模。 Edentulous region 110 in which some embodiments of the healing abutment and the implant comprises, a lower jaw 104 of the stamp 204 may include a healing abutment impression.在某些这样的实施例中，种植体可以连接到种植体位置定位器或印模顶盖，并且下颚104的印模204可以包括位置定位器或印模顶盖的印模。 In some such embodiments, the implant may be connected to the implant position locator or impression copings, 104 and stamp 204 may include a jaw position location stamp or impression copings.图2C中所示的下颚106的印模206包括凹陷212，其中印丰吴材料流动到下颗106的残留齿112的周围。 Jaw shown in FIG. 2C stamp 206 106 comprises a recess 212, around which the printed material to flow to the residue Feng Wu teeth 112 of the teeth 106.

[0041] 在一些实施例中，上颚102的印模202只包括上颚102的一部分，下颚104、106的印模204、206只包括下颚104、106的一部分。 [0041] In some embodiments, the upper jaw 102 of the stamp 202 includes a portion 102 of the upper jaw, lower jaw 104, 106 includes only a portion of the stamp 204, 206 104, 106 jaw.若干这种部分印模可以有优势，例如，如使用的印模材料少、形成印模的过程中减少患者的不适、用于由此制成物理模型的时间和材料较少、在转换到虚拟模型时成像或扫描时间较少、用于虚拟模型的数据较少、可以导致更快地操纵虚拟模型。 This can have several advantages stamp portion, e.g., such as less impression material used, the stamp forming process for reducing patient discomfort, for thereby made less time and material physical model, the transition to a virtual when the imaging scan time model or less, less data for the virtual model, the virtual model can lead to manipulation faster.在某些这样的实施例中，印模包括将进行牙齿复原的部位。 In some such embodiments, the stamp comprises parts for dental restoration.

[0042] 作为示例，在实施例中，其中一个或多个假牙(例如，基牙和印模顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)将被制造用于缺牙区110，上颚102的印模202和下颚104的印模204可以包括相邻或靠近缺牙区110的面部表面的印模。 [0042] As an example, in an embodiment, wherein the one or more dental prosthesis (e.g., impression copings and abutment, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.) to be manufactured for edentulous region 110, the stamp 204 and the stamp 202 of the upper jaw 102 of the jaw 104 may include adjacent or near the surface of the stamp face edentulous region 110.在某些这样的实施例，上颚102的印模202可以包括靠近缺牙区110的至少一个上颌齿103的至少一部分的印模，下颚104的印模204可以包括靠近缺牙区110的至少一个下颌齿105的至少一部分的印模。 In some such embodiments, the upper jaw 102 of the stamp 202 may include a region 110 near the edentulous maxillary impression of at least a portion of at least one of the teeth 103, 104 of the stamp 204 may include a jaw edentulous region 110 near at least one of mandibular tooth impression of at least a portion 105.在某些实施例中，下颚104的印模204可以进一步包括浅凹槽210，其是缺牙区110的示例性印模。 In certain embodiments, the stamp 204 jaw 104 may further comprise a shallow groove 210, which is an exemplary edentulous region 110 of the stamp.在某些其他这样的实施例中，下颚104的印模204可以包括由在缺牙区110中央处的下颌齿105形成的凹槽部分，和由在缺牙区110的远端处的下颌齿105形成的凹槽部分，上颚102的印模202可以包括由与缺牙区110相对的上颌齿103形成的凹槽部分或由与缺牙区110、中央下颌齿105、远端下颌齿105相对的上颌齿103形成的凹槽。 In certain other such embodiments, the stamp 204 may include a jaw 104 formed by the groove portion at the center of the edentulous jaw 110 teeth 105, and the lower jaw at the distal end 110 of the tooth edentulous groove portion 105 formed in the upper jaw impression 202,102 may include a groove portion 110 is formed with teeth 103 opposite the edentulous maxillary or edentulous region 110 by a central mandibular teeth 105, the teeth 105 relative to the distal end of the jaw grooves 103 formed in the maxillary teeth.在某些这样的实施例中，下颚104的印模204可以包括浅凹槽210，其是缺牙区110的示例性印模。 In some such embodiments, the lower jaw 104 of the stamp 204 may comprise shallow recess 210, which is an exemplary edentulous region 110 of the stamp.

[0043] 在一些实施例中，上颚102的印模202包括整个上颚102，和下颚104的印模204包括整个下颚104。 [0043] In some embodiments, the stamp 202 includes upper jaw 102, upper jaw 102 throughout the stamp, and the entire lower jaw 104 includes a jaw 204 104.在某些这样的实施例，本文所述的侧面印模可以包括相邻或接近缺牙区110的印模。 In some such embodiments, the side surface of the stamp herein may comprise adjacent or close stamp edentulous region 110.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模可以包括靠近缺牙区110的至少一个上颌齿103的至少一部分的印模，和靠近缺牙区110的至少一个下颌齿105的至少一部分的印模。 In some such embodiments, the stamp may comprise a side surface 110 near the edentulous impression of at least a portion of the at least one tooth 103 of the upper jaw, lower jaw, and at least one tooth edentulous region 105 close to an impression of at least a portion of the 110 .在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模可以进一步包括缺牙区110的印模。 In some such embodiments, the side surface may further include a stamp impression of the edentulous region 110.在其他一些这样的实施例中，侧面印模可以包括由在缺牙区I1中央处的下颌齿105形成的面部表面，由在缺牙区110远端处的下颌齿105形成的面部表面，由与缺牙区110相对的上颌齿103形成的面部表面，或与缺牙区110、中央下颌齿105和远端下颌齿105相对的上颌齿103形成的面部表面。 In some other such embodiments, the side surface of the stamp may comprise a face by the face surface at the center of the mandibular edentulous I1 teeth 105 formed by the lower jaw at the distal end 110 of teeth 105 in the edentulous region formed by the 110 formed on the facial surface opposite to the maxillary teeth of the edentulous region 103, or edentulous region 110, the central teeth 105 and distal mandibular jaw teeth opposing the upper surface 105 of teeth 103 formed on the surface.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模可以进一步包括缺牙区110的印模。 In some such embodiments, the side surface may further include a stamp impression of the edentulous region 110.

[0044] 如另一个示例子，在其中一个或多个假牙(例如，顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)将被制造用于缺牙区112的实施例中，上颚102的印模202和下颚104的印模206可以包括相邻于残留齿112的面部表面的印模。 [0044] As another example promoter, in which one or more dental prosthesis (e.g., a cap, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.) to be used for producing the edentulous 112 embodiment, the stamp the stamp 202 and the upper jaw 102 of the jaw 104 adjacent to the stamper 206 may comprise a portion of the surface of the teeth 112 residues.在某些这样的实施例，上颚102的印模202可以包括靠近残留齿112的至少一个上颌齿103的至少一部分的印模，下颚106的印模206可以包括远离残留齿112的至少一个下颌齿105的至少一部分的印模。 In some such embodiments, the upper jaw 102 of the stamp 202 may include teeth 112 remaining near at least a portion of at least one impression of the teeth 103 of the upper jaw, lower jaw 206 of the stamp 106 may include teeth 112 away from the at least one remaining mandibular teeth at least a portion 105 of the stamp.在某些实施例中，下颚106的印模206可以包括凹陷212。 In certain embodiments, the stamp 206 may include a recess 106 jaw 212.在某些其他这样的实施例中，下颚106的印模206可以包括由在残留齿112中央处的下颌齿105形成的凹槽部分，和由在残留齿112远端处的下颌齿105形成的凹槽部分，上颚102的印模202可以包括由与残留齿112相对的上颌齿103形成的凹槽部分，或由与残留齿112、中央下颌齿105、远端下颌齿105相对的上颌齿103形成的凹槽。 In certain other such embodiments, jaw 206 may include the stamp 106, and is formed by a groove in the jaw portion 112 at the center of the residue by teeth 105 formed in the lower jaw 112 at the distal end of the residual tooth 105 groove portion, upper jaw impression 202,102 may include a groove portion formed of the remaining maxillary teeth 112 opposite the teeth 103, the teeth 112 and the residual, or by a central tooth jaw 105, a distal end 105 opposing the mandibular teeth maxillary tooth 103 the groove is formed.在某些这样的实施例中，下颚106的印模206可以包括凹陷212。 In some such embodiments, the lower jaw 106 of the stamp 206 may include a recess 212.

[0045] 在一些实施例中，上颚102的印模202包括整个上颚102，下颚106的印模206包括整个下颚106。 [0045] In some embodiments, the stamp 202 includes upper jaw 102, the entire upper jaw impression 102, the entire jaw 106 includes a jaw 206 106.在某些这样的实施例，本文所述的侧面印模可以包括相邻于残留齿112的面部表面的印模。 In some such embodiments, the side surface of the stamp adjacent to herein may comprise the residue of the facial surface of the teeth 112 of the stamp.在某些这样的实施例，侧面印模可以包括靠近残留齿的至少一个上颌齿103的至少一部分的印模和靠近残留齿112的至少一个下颌齿105的至少一部分的印模。 In some such embodiments, the side surface near the remaining teeth stamp may comprise at least one stamp maxillary tooth 103 at least a portion of at least one impression of at least a portion of the mandibular tooth 105 and the teeth 112 of the residual near.在某些实施例中，侧面印模可以还包括残留齿112的印模。 In certain embodiments, the stamp may further comprise a side remaining teeth 112 of the stamp.在某些其他这样的实施例中，侧面印模可以包括由在残留齿112中央处的下颌齿105形成的面部表面，由在缺牙区110远端处的下颌齿105形成的面部表面，由与残留齿112相对的上颌齿103形成的面部表面，或由与残留齿112、中央下颌齿105、远端下颌齿105相对的上颌齿103形成的面部表面。 In certain other such embodiments, the side surface of the stamp may comprise a face by the face surface of the jaw 112 at the center of the tooth remaining teeth 105 formed by the lower jaw at the distal end 110 of teeth 105 in the edentulous region formed by the and the remaining portion of the tooth surface 112 opposing maxillary teeth 103, 112 or by a central tooth jaw 105, a distal end 105 opposite the maxillary teeth of the mandibular teeth 103 formed on the surface of the residual tooth surface.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模可以还包括残留齿112的印模。 In some such embodiments, the side surface may further include a stamp impression of the teeth 112 residues.

[0046] 在一些实施例中，侧面印模不包括将进行牙齿复原的部位(例如，侧面印模不包括缺牙区110的印模或残留齿112的印模)。 [0046] In some embodiments, the stamp does not include the side surface for dental restoration parts (e.g., not including the side surface of the edentulous impression stamp 110 or the stamp remaining teeth 112).在某些这样的实施例中，可以避免可能更难以捕获(例如，敏感区域或不太容易接近的区域)的齿系区域。 In some such embodiments, it may be more difficult to avoid capture (e.g., the sensitive areas or areas not readily accessible) dentition region.在其中侧面印模不包括将进行牙齿复原的部位的一些实施例中，使用更宽的扫描区域以提高对齐精度，从而提高在所述部位处和与所述部位相对的部位处的准确性。 In some embodiments wherein the stamp side does not include parts for dental restoration, a wider scanning area to improve the accuracy of the alignment, to improve the accuracy at the site and at a site opposite to the site.所述更宽的扫描区域，例如，可以包括牙齿的至少一部分和邻近的软组织特征，诸如软组织边界和/或软组织。 The wider the scan area, for example, may comprise at least a portion of the teeth and adjacent soft tissue characteristics, such as and / or soft tissue and soft tissue boundaries.

[0047] 图3说明形成处于咬合位置的上、下颚的侧面印模的示例性实施例。 [0047] Figure 3 illustrates the in engaged position, the lower jaw side surface the stamp exemplary embodiment is formed.患者处于咬合位置的情况下，可以由涂药器302保持的印模材料300涂覆到上、下颚的面部表面，在一些实施例中，印模材料300接触上颌齿103的至少一部分和下颌齿105的至少一部分。 A case where the patient is in the engaged position, the impression material 302 can be held by the applicator 300 is applied to the face surface of the jaw, in some embodiments, the impression material 300 contacts the maxillary and mandibular teeth of at least a portion of the embodiment of tooth 103 at least a portion 105.在一些实施例，印模材料300接触多个上颌齿103的至少一部分和/或多个下颚的牙齿105的至少一部分。 In an embodiment, a plurality of contacts at least part of the impression material 300 and / or a plurality of teeth 103 of the upper jaw teeth of at least a portion of some 105.在一些实施例中，印模材料300接触上颌齿103的整个面部表面和/或下颌齿105的整个面部表面。 In some embodiments, the entire facial surface of the maxillary impression material 300 contacts the teeth 103 and / or the entire facial surface of the teeth 105 of the lower jaw.在一些实施例中，印模材料300接触多个上颌齿103的整个面部表面和/或多个下颌齿105的整个面部表面。 In some embodiments, the entire face surface 300 in contact with the plurality of teeth of the maxillary impression material 103 and / or a plurality of jaw entire facial surface of the teeth 105.在一些实施例中，印模材料300接触包括软组织的上颌齿103的整个面部表面和/或包括软组织的下颌齿105的整个面部表面。 In some embodiments, the impression material 300 contacts the entire surface including upper surfaces of the soft tissue of the teeth 103 and / or the entire facial surface comprises a mandibular tooth 105 of the soft tissue.在一些实施例中，印模材料300接触包括软组织的多个上颌齿103的整个面部表面和/或包括软组织的多个下颌齿105的整个面部表面。 In some embodiments, the impression material 300 contacts the entire surface including upper surfaces of the plurality of teeth 103 of the soft tissue and / or the entire face surface comprising a plurality of soft tissue mandibular teeth 105.在一些实施例中，印模材料300接触仅包括软组织的多个上颌齿103的整个面部表面和/或仅包括软组织的多个下颌齿105的整个面部表面。 In some embodiments, the impression material 300 comprises only the contact face entire upper surface of the plurality of teeth 103 of the soft tissue and / or soft tissue comprising a plurality of only the lower jaw of the entire facial surface of the teeth 105.在上颌齿103和下颌齿105包括后牙(前白齿和/或白齿)的实施例中，侧面印模包括口腔表面。 Mandibular and maxillary teeth 103 comprises teeth 105 posterior (front white teeth and / or tooth white) embodiment, the side surface including buccal stamp.在上颌齿103和下颌齿105包括前牙(门牙和/或尖牙)的实施例中，侧面印模包括唇面。 103 mandibular teeth and maxillary teeth 105 includes anterior teeth (incisors and / or canines) embodiment, the stamp comprising a side lip surface.在某些实施例中，印模材料300涂覆到至少一个象限，并且包括在该象限中的牙齿的整个面部表面。 In certain embodiments, the impression material 300 is applied to the at least one quadrant, and including the entire face of the surfaces of the teeth in the quadrant.

[0048] 在图3中图示的印模形成中，印模材料300基本上没有咬合表面，因为印模材料300是在咬上颚和下颚处于咬合位置的情况下涂覆的。 Where [0048] formed in the impression illustrated in FIG. 3, the impression material 300 without substantially engaging surface, because the bite impression material 300 is in the engaged position in the upper and lower jaws of the coating.也就是说，患者没有咬在印模材料300上，这样，虽然印模材料300可以挤入咬合表面和没有接触的中央/远端表面之间，但印模材料300不能挤入在咬合表面之间。 That is, the patient does not bite on the impression material 300, so that, although the impression material 300 may be extruded into the nip and the central surface without contact / between the distal end surface, the impression material 300 can not squeeze into the occlusal surface of the between.在某些替代实施例中，在涂覆过程中通过使患者咬在印模材料300上，形成可以包括咬合表面的侧面印模。 In some alternative embodiments, during the coating process by the patient bite on the impression material 300 forming the nip may include a side surface of the stamper embodiment.

[0049] 图3A是沿着图3的线AA的示例性截面。 [0049] FIG 3A is an exemplary cross section of FIG. 3 along line AA.印模材料300邻接上颚102的面部表面2200如图所示，上颌齿103的面部表面220)和下颚104、406的面部表面221 (如图所示，下颌齿105的面部表面221)，从而产生的侧面印模包括上颌齿103的面部表面220的印模和下颌齿105的面部表面221的印模。 Impression material 300 adjacent to the upper jaw portion 2200 shown in FIG surface 102, 221 (as shown in FIG facial surface of the maxillary teeth 103 face surface 220) of 104,406 and a lower jaw, the lower jaw portion 105 of the surface of the teeth 221) to produce the stamp comprises a stamp and a side face surface 220 of the mandibular teeth 105 of the teeth 103 of the upper surface portion 221 of the stamp.印模材料300没有穿透咬合表面222、223的闭合表面。 The impression material 300 without penetrating occlusal surfaces 222, 223 of the closure surface.在一些实施例中，印模材料300邻接上颌齿103之上和/或下颌齿105之下的软组织，从而产生的印模包括上颚102的软组织的印模和/或下颚104的软组织的印模。 In some embodiments, the stamp, the impression material 300 adjacent to the teeth 103 on the upper and / or lower jaw tooth under the soft tissue 105, whereby the stamp comprises a stamp produced soft palate tissue 102 and / or soft tissue of the jaw 104 .在图示的实施例中，印模材料300捕获上颌齿103的咬合表面222例如在与下颌齿105接触之前的区域中的部分，从而侧面印模基本上没有闭合表面并且基本上没有咬合表面(例如，完全没有咬合表面)。 In the illustrated embodiment, the impression material 300 captured maxillary occlusal surfaces of the teeth 103 of the partial regions 222, for example, prior to contact with the teeth 105 of the lower jaw, so that the side surface of the stamp is substantially closed and substantially no no occlusal surfaces ( For example, there is no occlusal surfaces).在实施例中，印模没有在咬合位置处接触的相对牙齿的区域。 In an embodiment, the stamp without contact region at the opposite teeth engaged position.

[0050] 图3Bi是沿着图3的线BB的示例性截面。 [0050] FIG 3Bi is along the line BB in FIG. 3 and the exemplary cross-section.印模材料300邻接上颚102的面部表面220 (如图示，上颌齿103的面部表面220)和下颚104的面部表面221 (如图示，缺牙区110的软组织)，从而产生的侧部印模包括上颌齿103的面部表面220的印模和缺牙区110的印模。 Impression material 300 adjacent to the upper jaw portion 220 of the surface 102 (as shown, upper surface portion 220 of the teeth 103) and the jaw portion 104 of the surface 221 (as shown, soft tissue edentulous region 110), to produce the side plate portion stamp and the stamp die comprising edentulous maxillary facial surface of the teeth 103 220 110.没有闭合表面，因为上颌齿103不接触下颌齿，从而印模材料300可以穿透上颌齿103的咬合表面222。 No closure surface, because the teeth 103 do not contact the maxillary teeth of the lower jaw, so that the impression material 300 may penetrate the maxillary occlusal surfaces 222 of the teeth 103.在一些实施例中，印模材料300邻接上颌齿103以上的软组织，从而产生的侧面印模包括上颚102的软组织的印模和下颚104的缺牙区110的软组织的印模。 In some embodiments, the impression material 300 adjacent to the soft tissue above the upper teeth 103, the side surface comprises an impression of the stamp producing soft tissue and soft tissue of the upper jaw 102 of the stamp 104 and the edentulous jaw 110.在其中缺牙区110包括牙种植体和印模顶盖的实施例，印模材料300可以邻接上颚102的面部表面220 (例如，上颌齿103的面部表面220)和下颚104的面部表面221 (例如，印模顶盖的面部表面221)，从而产生的侧面印模包括上颌齿103的面部表面220的印模和印模顶盖的面部表面221的印模。 Edentulous region 110 in which embodiments include a dental implant and impression copings and impression material 300 may abut surface 102 of the upper jaw portion 220 (e.g., upper surface portion 103 of the teeth 220) and the jaw portion 104 of the surface 221 ( For example, the side surface of the stamp face of the impression copings 221), resulting in the upper surface portion comprises a portion of the surface of the tooth 103 and the impression copings 220 in the impression of the stamp 221.在图示的实施例中，印模材料300捕获上颌齿103的咬合表面222的一部分。 In the illustrated embodiment, the impression material 300 to capture a portion of the occlusal surfaces 222 of the teeth 103 of the upper jaw.在某些实施例中，可以使用较少的印模材料300，从而侧面印模基本上没有咬合表面，并且基本上没有闭合表面(例如，完全没有闭合表面)。 In certain embodiments, the use of less impression material 300, such that the side surface of the stamp is substantially free of engagement, and substantially no closure surface (e.g., not entirely closed surface).在实施例中，印模没有在咬合位置中接触的相对牙齿的区域。 In an embodiment, the stamp without contact in the nip region opposing teeth position.

[0051] 图3Bii是沿着图3的线BB的另一个示例性截面。 [0051] FIG 3Bii is another exemplary schematic sectional view along line BB of FIG.印模材料300邻接上颚102的面部表面220(如图示，上颌齿103的面部表面220)和下颚106的面部表面221(如图示，残留齿112的面部表面220)，从而产生的侧部印模包括上颌齿103的面部表面220的印模和残留齿112的印模。 Impression material 300 adjacent to the upper jaw portion 220 of the surface 102 (as shown, the teeth 103 of the upper surface portion 220) and the jaw portion 106 of the surface 221 (as shown, the residual portion of the surface of the tooth 112 220), to produce the side portions the stamp comprising a stamp and the stamp remaining teeth 112 of teeth 103 of the upper surface portion 220.在图示的实施例中，具有没有闭合表面，因为上颌齿103不接触下颌齿112，从而印模材料300可以穿透上颌齿103的咬合表面222。 In the illustrated embodiment, the surface has not closed because the maxillary tooth 103 does not contact the mandibular teeth 112, so that the impression material 300 may penetrate the maxillary occlusal surfaces 222 of the teeth 103.在一些实施例中，印模材料300邻接上颌齿103以上和/或残留齿112以下的软组织，从而产生的侧面印模包括上颚102的软组织的印模和/或下颚104的软组织的印模。 In some embodiments, the impression material 300 adjacent to the upper jaw 103 above and / or residual soft tissue below the teeth 112, thereby producing side comprises a stamp impression of the stamp soft palate tissue and soft tissue 102 and / or 104 of the lower jaw.在图示的实施例中，印模材料300捕获上颌齿103的咬合表面222的一部分。 In the illustrated embodiment, the impression material 300 to capture a portion of the occlusal surfaces 222 of the teeth 103 of the upper jaw.在某些实施例中，可以使用较少的印模材料300，从而侧面印模基本上没有咬合表面，并且基本上没有闭合表面(例如，完全没有闭合表面)。 In certain embodiments, the use of less impression material 300, such that the side surface of the stamp is substantially free of engagement, and substantially no closure surface (e.g., not entirely closed surface).在实施例中，印模没有在咬合位置中接触的相对牙齿的区域。 In an embodiment, the stamp without contact in the nip region opposing teeth position.

[0052] 图4A说明图1A的上颚102的面部表面和下颚104的面部表面的侧面印模404的示例性实施例。 [0052] Figure 4A illustrates the upper jaw 102 of FIG. 1A facial surface and the side surface of the stamp face 104 of jaw 404 of the exemplary embodiment.图4B说明图1B的上颚102的面部表面和下颚106的面部表面的侧面印模406的示例性实施例。 4B, a side surface of the stamp face of the upper jaw 102 of FIG. 1B facial surface 106 and a lower jaw 406 of the exemplary embodiment of FIG.每个侧面印模404、406包括其中印模材料300在多个上颌齿103的面部表面220周围流动的凹槽403，和其中印模材料300在多个下颌齿105的面部表面221周围流动的凹槽405。 Wherein each side includes a stamp 300 403 404, 406, 221 and 300 of the impression material flow around the groove 220 of the flow around a plurality of the facial surface of the maxillary teeth in the impression material 103 is a plurality of facial surfaces of the teeth 105 of the lower jaw of the groove 405.侧面印模404还包括突出410，印模材料300在突出410那里流入缺牙区110。 Further comprising a side projection 410 stamp 404, impression material 300 flows into the protrusion 410 where the edentulous 110.虽然突出410可以包括有关缺牙区110以上的上颌齿103的咬合表面的222的信息，但侧面印模404基本上没有闭合表面，因为是在患者已经处于咬合位置时涂覆印模材料300的患者。 While projection 410 may include information or more occlusal surfaces 110 of teeth 103 edentulous maxillary about 222, but a side surface of the stamp 404 is substantially not closed, because the patient is already in the coating nip impression material when position 300 patient.侧面印模406还包括突出412，其中印模材料300在残留齿112周围流动。 Further comprising a side projection 412 stamp 406, wherein the impression material 300 to flow around the remaining teeth 112.虽然突出412可以包括有关残留齿112之上的上颌齿103的咬合表面222的信息，但侧面印模406基本上没有咬合表面，因为是在患者已经处于咬合位置时涂覆印模材料300患者的。 While projection 412 may include about maxillary teeth 112 on the remaining teeth engaging surface 103 information 222, but a side surface of the stamp 406 is substantially no nip, because the patient is already in the patient 300 when the impression material is coated nip position .本领域技术人员将理解，侧面印模404、406可以还包括有关中央表面226、227，远端表面228、229和舌表面224、225的信息，其中印模材料300流动通过牙齿103、105之间的空隙。 Those skilled in the art will appreciate that, the side surface 404, 406 may further include a stamp related central surface 226, 227, 228, 229 and the distal end surface of the tongue surface information 224, 225, wherein the impression material 300 flows through the teeth 103, 105 the gap between.

[0053] 在某些实施例中，靠近要将进行牙齿复原的部位涂覆用于侧面印模的印模材料300。 [0053] In certain embodiments, for dental restoration To close a portion coated with a side surface 300 of the stamp impression material.例如，在将为缺牙区110制造一个或多个假牙(例如，基牙和印模顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)的实施例中，侧面印模404可以包括靠近缺牙区110的上颌齿103的至少一部分的印模和靠近缺牙区110的下颌齿105的至少一部分的印模。 For example, in the edentulous region 110 for producing a denture or more (e.g., impression copings and abutment, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.) embodiments, stamp 404 may include a side close to at least a portion of the stamp edentulous maxillary teeth 103 and 110 close to at least a portion of the stamp mandibular edentulous region 110 of the teeth 105.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模404可以进一步包括缺牙区110。 In some such embodiments, the stamp 404 may further comprise side edentulous region 110.在某些这样的实施例，侧面印模404可以包括在缺牙区110中央处的下颌齿105、在缺牙区110远端处的下颌齿105、以及与缺牙区110、中央下颌齿105和远端下颌齿105中的每一个相对的上颌齿103的印模。 In some such embodiments, the side surface 404 may include a stamp mandibular edentulous region 110 at the center 105, the mandibular edentulous region 110 at the distal end 105, and a tooth edentulous region 110, the central mandibular tooth 105 and mandibular teeth in the distal end 105 of each of the teeth 103 of the opposing upper jaw impression.对于另一个示例，在其中为残留牙齿112制造一个或多个假牙(例如，顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等等)的一个实施例中，侧面印模406可以包括靠近残留齿112的上颌齿103的至少一部分的印模和靠近残留齿112的下颌齿105的至少一部分的印模。 For another example, in which the residual teeth 112 for producing a denture or more (e.g., a cap, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.) of a embodiment, the side stamp the stamp 406 may comprise at least a portion close to at least a portion of the residual impression maxillary teeth 112 and the teeth 103 of the lower jaw 112 close to the teeth of the remaining teeth 105.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模406可以进一步包括残留齿112。 In some such embodiments, the stamp 406 may further comprise side teeth 112 residues.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模406可以包括在残留齿112中央处的下颌齿105、在残留齿112远端处的下颌齿105、以及与残留齿112中央下颌齿105和远端下颌齿105中的每一个相对的上颌齿103的印模。 In some such embodiments, the stamp 406 may be included in the side surface 112 at the center of the mandibular teeth residues 105, 112 in the distal end of the residual mandibular teeth 105, the teeth 112 and the remaining mandibular teeth 105 and the distal end of the central mandibular teeth 105 of each of the teeth 103 of the opposing upper jaw impression.

[0054] 处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型的对齐精度一般在匹配产生的位置处最准确。 [0054] The accuracy of the alignment at the position of the virtual model and a virtual model of the upper jaw in the jaw engaging position is generally the most accurate matching generated.在其中对齐的虚拟模型用于创建假牙的实施例中，更期望在将进行牙齿复原的部位处(例如，在缺牙区、在残留齿处)的准确性。 Wherein for creating a virtual model of a dental prosthesis alignment embodiment, it will be more desirable in dental restoration site (e.g., in the edentulous area, the residual teeth) accuracy.在其中对齐的虚拟模型用来创建假牙的一些实施例中，匹配是在靠近(并且优选地包括)将进行牙齿复原的部位，以增加处于最期望准确的咬合位置的上颚和下颚的虚拟模型的对齐的准确性。 Wherein the virtual model to create the denture aligned some embodiments, the match is close to (and preferably comprises a) a site for dental restoration, in the most desirable in order to increase the accuracy of the upper and lower jaws engaged position of the virtual model alignment accuracy.

[0055] 在侧面印模中，用来进行匹配的面部表面不是相对的，并且面向相同方向。 [0055] In the side surface of the stamp, the surface is not used for face matching opposite and facing the same direction.这使得在同一时间(例如，在单次扫描)扫描面部表面。 This allows the same time (e.g., in a single scan) scan the surface of the face.相比之下，在咬合印模中，用于匹配的咬合表面彼此相对，这就要求在两个不同的时间(例如，在两次不同的扫描中)扫描咬合表面。 In contrast, the impression in the nip for engaging mating surfaces opposed to each other, which requires two different times (e.g., at two different scans) the scanning occlusal surfaces.在某些实施例中，侦愐印模包括面部表面并且基本上没有闭合表面。 In certain embodiments, the stamp comprises a facial surface investigation shy and does not substantially closed surface.相比之下，咬合印模包括咬合表面和闭合表面，并且基本上没有面部表面。 In contrast, the stamp comprising a snap engagement surface and a closed surface, and substantially no facial surface.在某些实施例中，侧面印模包括从面部表面开始大于约3毫米的厚度，因为印模材料仅由上颚和下颚的面部表面和患者脸颊之间的距离限制。 In certain embodiments, the side surface including the stamp from the face surface becomes greater than a thickness of about 3 mm, since the impression material is only limited by the distance between the face surface of the upper and lower jaws and cheek patient.这个厚度可以提供其中用于匹配的面部表面不容易变形的印模。 This thickness may be provided for the facial surface matching where the stamp is not easily deformed.相比之下，咬合印模在用于匹配的咬合表面处薄且脆弱的，因为处于咬合位置的上颚和下颚之间的空间一般非常小，并且闭合表面会引起穿孔。 In contrast, the engaging surface of the nip impression thin and fragile for matching, as in the space between the upper jaw and lower jaw engaging position generally very small, and may cause perforation closure surface.这种薄度会导致咬合印模在用于匹配使用的表面处容易变形，这可能导致上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型的不准确的对齐。 This thinness leads to a nip impression are easily deformed in use at the surface of the matching, which may lead to an inaccurate alignment of the virtual model of the virtual model of the upper jaw and lower jaw.

[0056] 在某些实施例中，印模202、204、206、304、306的材料是相同的。 [0056] In certain embodiments, the material is the same stamp 202,204,206,304,306.在一些实施例中，印模材料可以基于以后的工艺进行选择。 In some embodiments, the impression material can be selected based on the subsequent process.例如，在对负印模进行成像的实施例中，印模材料可以具有适合这种成像的特性(例如，Impregum™)或Impregum F™,两者可从明尼苏达州圣保罗市的3M公司得到，用于激光成像)。 For example, in an embodiment of the stamp negatively imaging the impression material may have properties suitable for such imaging (e.g., Impregum ™) or Impregum F ™, both available from Minnesota 3M Company, St. Paul, with in laser imaging).对于另一个示例，在其中将创建石模型(stonemodel)的实施例中，印模材料可以具有适用于这种铸造的特性。 For another example, in embodiments in which the stone model will be created (stonemodel), the impression material may have properties suitable for such casting.

[0057] 例如，通过激光扫描或白光扫描，将三个印模，侧面印模、上颚的印模和下颚的印模，转换成虚拟或数字模型。 [0057] For example, by laser scanning or white light scanning, three stamp, the stamp side, upper jaw and jaw impression stamp, converted into a virtual or digital model.结果是三个独立的数据文件:作为侧面印模的虚拟或数字模型的用于侧面印模的数据文件、作为上颚的虚拟或数字模型的用于上颚的印模的数据文件和作为下颚的虚拟或数字模型的用于下颚的印模的数据文件。 The result is three separate data files: a side stamp as a data file for a virtual or digital model of the stamp side, as a virtual or digital model of the upper jaw to the upper jaw impression data file as a virtual jaw and or digital model for the impression of the lower jaw of a data file.可以扫描“负的”印模，可以扫描从该印模形成“正的”物理模型，或扫描二者的组合。 Can scan "negative" impression, scanning may be formed, or a combination of both "positive" scans from a physical model of the stamp.可以用破坏性方法、非破坏性方法或两者的组合扫描所述印模或物理模型中的每一个。 The method can be destructive, non-destructive method or composition, or scanning the physical model of the impression of each of both.

[0058] 侧面印模的虚拟模型包括上颚的至少一部分(例如，上颌齿、软组织、残留齿、假牙、缺牙区、印模顶盖等)的面部表面220和下颚的至少一部分(例如，上颌齿、软组织、残留齿、假牙、缺牙区、印模顶盖等)的面部表面221的模型。 At least a portion [0058] The virtual model of the upper jaw side surface of the stamp comprises at least a portion (e.g., upper teeth, soft tissue, remaining teeth, dentures, edentulous area, the impression copings, etc.) the face and jaw surface 220 (e.g., maxillary teeth, soft tissue, remaining teeth, dentures, edentulous area, the impression copings, etc.) 221 of the face surface model.在其中印模材料300接触多个上颌齿103的至少一部分和多个下颌齿105的至少一部分的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型包括多个上颌齿103的至少一部分的面部表面220的模型和多个下颌齿105的至少一部分的面部表面221的模型。 Wherein at least a portion 103 and at least a portion of the plurality of embodiments of the mandibular teeth 105 of the plurality of impression material 300 contacts the maxillary teeth in the virtual model comprises a model of the stamp face side surface of at least a portion of the upper jaw 103 of the plurality of teeth 220 and a plurality of facial surfaces of teeth 105 of the lower jaw at least a portion of the model 221.在其中印模材料300接触上颌齿103的整个面部表面220和下颌齿105的整个面部表面221的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型包括上颌齿103的整个面部表面220和下颌齿105的整个面部表面221。 In which the entire facial surface of the maxillary tooth 300 contacts the impression material 220 and mandibular teeth 103 face the entire surface 105 of embodiment 221, comprising a virtual model of the entire side surface of the stamp 220 and mandibular teeth 105 maxillary teeth 103 of the entire facial surface face surface 221.在其中印模材料300接触多个上颌齿103的整个面部表面220和多个下颌齿105的整个面部表面221的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型包括多个上颌齿103的整个面部表面220和多个下颌齿105的整个面部表面221的模型。 In which the entire face surface 300 in contact with the plurality of teeth 103 of the upper jaw impression material 220 and a plurality of teeth 105 mandibular entire facial surface 221 of the embodiment, the virtual model including the entire face side of the stamp surface a plurality of teeth 103 of the upper jaw 220 and the entire facial surface of the plurality of teeth 105 of the lower jaw model 221.在其中上颌齿103和下颌齿105包括后牙(前白齿和/或白齿)的实施例中,侧面印模的虚拟模型包括口腔的模型。 Wherein the mandibular teeth and maxillary teeth 103 includes a rear tooth 105 (white front teeth and / or tooth white) embodiment, the side surface of the stamp comprises a virtual model of the oral cavity model.在其中上颌齿103和下颌齿105包括前牙(门牙和/或尖牙)实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型包括唇面的模型。 Wherein the mandibular teeth and maxillary teeth 103 includes anterior teeth 105 (incisors and / or canines) embodiment embodiment, the virtual model comprises a model of the stamp side of the lip surface.在某些实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型包括至少一个象限的上颌齿103和下颚105的模型，并且包括在所述象限中的牙齿103、105的整个面部表面220、221。 In certain embodiments, the virtual model of the upper jaw side surface of the stamp comprises at least one quadrant of the jaw tooth model 103 and 105, 220 and 221 and including the entire facial surface of the teeth 103, 105 of the quadrant.在其中侧面印模形成为如图3所示的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型基本上没有闭合表面。 Embodiment is illustrated in FIG. 3 which is formed in the side surface of the stamp, the stamp side of the virtual model does not substantially closed surface.

[0059] 在其中侧面印模包括将进行牙齿复原的部位(如准备接受假牙(如缺牙区110、残留齿112)的部位)的印模的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型包括准备接收假牙的部位的模型。 Example stamp [0059] in which the side surface of the stamp comprises parts for dental restoration (e.g., ready to accept the prosthesis (e.g. edentulous region 110, the teeth 112 residue) site), the virtual model of the stamp side includes preparing receiving a portion of the denture model.在某些这样的实施例中，该部位包括缺牙区100，缺牙区100包括至少一个植入物和/或至少一个残留齿112。 In some such embodiments, the portion comprising edentulous region 100, 100 comprises at least one edentulous implant and / or at least one residual tooth 112.例如，在其中将为缺牙区110制造一个或多个假牙(例如，基牙和印模顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)的一个实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型可以包括靠近的缺牙区110的上颌齿103至少一部分的模型和靠近缺牙区110的下颌齿105的至少一部分的模型。 For example, where 110 for producing one or more of the edentulous dentures (e.g., impression copings and abutment, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.) of a embodiment virtual model, the stamp may comprise a side of the edentulous region 110 near the upper jaw tooth model 103 and at least a portion of the model close to the mandibular edentulous region 110 of the teeth 105 of at least a portion.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型可以进一步包括缺牙区110的模型。 In some such embodiments, the virtual model of the stamp may further comprise a side edentulous region 110 model.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型可以包括位于缺牙区110中央处的下颌齿105的模型，位于缺牙区110远端处的下颌齿105的模型，以及与缺牙区110、中央下颌齿105和远端下颌齿105中的每一个相对的上颌齿103的模型。 In some such embodiments, the virtual model may include a side surface of the stamp is located at the center of the mandibular edentulous model 110 of the teeth 105, mandibular edentulous region located at the distal end 110 of the tooth model 105, and a missing tooth region 110, the central and distal mandibular teeth 105 of each of the maxillary jaw tooth model 103 opposite the teeth 105.对于另一个示例，在其中将为残留齿112制造一个或多个假牙(例如，顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型可以包括靠近残留齿112的上颌齿103的至少一部分的模型，以及靠近残留齿112的下颌齿105的至少一部分的模型。 For another exemplary embodiment, in which the remaining teeth 112 for producing a denture or more (e.g., a cap, crown, inlay, coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.), the printed side virtual model mold may comprise at least a portion of the model close to the maxillary tooth 112 remaining teeth 103, close to the residual model and mandibular teeth 112 of the teeth 105 of at least a part of.在某些实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型还可以包括残留齿112的模型。 In certain embodiments, the virtual model may further include a side surface of the stamp remaining teeth 112 of the model.在某些这样的实施例中，侧面印模的虚拟模型可以包括在残留齿112中央处的下颌齿105的模型，在残留齿112远端处的下颌齿105的模型，以及与残留齿112、中央下颌齿105和远端下颌齿105中的每一个相对的上颌齿103的模型。 In some such embodiments, the virtual model may include a side surface of the stamp 112 in the center of the remaining mandibular teeth model 105, the model 105 of the teeth in the lower jaw at the distal end 112 remaining teeth, the teeth 112 and the residual, central and distal mandibular teeth 105 relative to the lower jaw of each maxillary tooth model 103 in the teeth 105.至少由于上文所述的原因，在一些实施例中，其中对齐的虚拟模型用来创建假牙，匹配在靠近(优选地包括)将进行牙齿复原的部位的位置处，以增加在最期望准确的位于咬合位置的上颚和下颚的虚拟模型的对齐精度。 For at least the reasons described above, in some embodiments, wherein the virtual model to create aligned dentures in close match (preferably comprises a) will be restored at a position of the teeth portion to increase the accuracy in the most desirable located in alignment precision of the virtual model of the upper and lower jaws engaging position.

[0060] 在一些实施例中，上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型通过下述方式在咬合位置对齐，即通过将上颚骨的面部表面(例如，上颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面)与侧面印模的虚拟模型的面部表面(例如，上颌齿的一部分的面部表面)匹配，并且通过将下颚的面部表面(例如，下颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面)与侧面印模的虚拟模型的面部表面(例如，下颌齿的一部分的面部表面)匹配。 [0060] The virtual model of the virtual model of the upper jaw and lower jaw of an occluded position aligned in the following manner, in some embodiments, i.e., by the facial surface of the maxilla (e.g., at least a portion of the facial surface of the maxillary teeth) and the side plate virtual model die facial surface (e.g., upper portion of the facial surface of the teeth) match, and by the surface of the face portion of the virtual model of the jaw surfaces (e.g., face surface of at least a portion of the mandibular teeth) and the side surface of the stamp ( For example, the jaw portion of the facial surface of the teeth) match.也就是说，在上颚上的相同表面(例如，面部表面)由上颚的虚拟模型的一部分和侧面印模的虚拟模型的一部分表示。 That is, the same surface (e.g., surface portion) on the upper jaw part of the virtual model is represented by a portion of the side surface of the stamp and the virtual model of the upper jaw.以类似的方式，在下颚上的相同表面(例如，面部表面)由下颚的虚拟模型的一部分和侧面印模的虚拟模型的一部分表示。 In a similar manner, the same surface on the lower jaw (e.g., facial surface) is represented by the portion of the virtual model of a part of the lower jaw and the side surface of the stamp virtual model.，通过将上、下颚的虚拟模型中的共同表面与它们在虚拟侧面印模中的对应的共同表面匹配，可以将虚拟上、下颚在它们的咬合位置中对齐。 , By the upper, surface of the virtual model of the lower jaw together in a common surface with their corresponding match in the virtual stamp in the side surface may be virtual, in their engagement jaw alignment position.虽然面部表面可以包括窝、坑、软组织、裂隙等，但面部表面一般光滑，并且因而表面匹配可以不如咬合表面匹配复杂。 While the surface portion may include a socket, pits, soft tissue, cracks, etc., but generally smooth face surface, and thus may be inferior surface of the mating surface of the mating engagement complex.匹配的表面用于关于侧面印模的虚拟模型定位上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型，从而在咬合位置中对齐上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型。 Matching a virtual model of the surface of the virtual model of the lower jaw and upper jaw is positioned on the side of the virtual model of the stamp, so as to align the virtual model of the virtual model of the upper jaw and lower jaw of the snap-in position.在某些实施例中，可以使用可从北卡罗莱纳州Research Triangle Part 的Geomagic 公司获得的Geomagic Qualify 软件进行面部表面的匹配。 In certain embodiments, software may be used Geomagic Qualify available from North Carolina Research Triangle Part of Geomagic companies matching portion surface.在一些实施例中，匹配面部表面包括用户输入(例如，选择面部表面的将被匹配的部分，诸如牙齿的面部表面的中央部分)。 In some embodiments, the surface comprises a surface portion matching a user input (e.g., selected portions of the surface of a face to be matched, such as a central part of the face surface of the tooth).在某些实施例中，匹配面部表面可以完全自动化，从而技术人员扫描三个印模，并且然后在显示器上观察在咬合位置中对齐的上、下颚骨的虚拟模型。 In certain embodiments, the facial surface matching can be fully automated, thereby scanning three stamp art, and then observed on aligned in the nip position, on the display, the virtual model of the jawbone.

[0061] 在一些实施例中，通过使用几何表面匹配将表面(如面部表面)与侧面印模的虚拟模型匹配，将上印模的虚拟模型和下层印模的虚拟模型在咬合位置中对齐。 Virtual model and a virtual model of the lower layer of the stamp [0061] In some embodiments, by using a geometric surface matching the surface (e.g., surface portion) and the virtual model matching side of the stamp, the stamp is aligned with the upper nip position.咬合印模的虚拟模型的上颚的面部表面(例如，上颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面)和上齿弓的虚拟模型的上颚的面部表面(例如，上颌齿的一部分的面部表面)在几何上匹配。 Facial surface of the maxillary facial surface of the maxillary occlusal stamp virtual model (e.g., at least a portion of the facial surface of the maxillary teeth) and a virtual model of the dental arch (e.g., a portion of the maxillary teeth facial surface) is geometrically matched .咬合印模的虚拟模型的下颚的面部表面(例如，下颌齿的至少一部分的面部表面)和下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面(例如，下颌齿的一部分的面部表面)在几何上匹配。 Facial surface of the lower jaw bite impression of the virtual model (e.g., the mandibular teeth facial surface at least a portion) and the face surface of the virtual model of the jaw (e.g., a portion of the mandibular teeth facial surface) is matched in geometry.在一些实施例中，几何匹配包括迭代或重复以下步骤至少一次:选择咬合印模的虚拟模型的面部表面的点(如，均匀地分布在整个面部表面上的点、聚集在面部表面的某部分上的点、跨越硬组织和软组织的面部表面的点等)；去除任何其他点；任选地，去除噪音数据(例如，通过基于距离分布的过滤)；计算在上、下颚的虚拟模型的最近点；计算将选定的点匹配到上、下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面的变换；以及最小化对应点之间的距离平方的总和。 In some embodiments, an iterative geometrical matching includes the steps of repeating at least once or: selecting the virtual model of the facial surface point bite impression (e.g., points uniformly distributed over the entire surface of the face, a portion of the gathered portion surface point on, dots, etc.) portion surface across the hard tissue and soft tissue; removing any other points; optionally removing noise data (e.g., filtration distance distribution-based); calculated on the recent virtual model of the jaw point; calculating matched to the selected points on the facial surface of the virtual model conversion jaw; and the sum of the square of the distance between the corresponding points is minimized.在一些实施例中，几何匹配包括迭代或重复以下步骤至少一次:选择在上、下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面上的点(如，均匀地分布在整个面部表面上的点、聚集在面部表面的某部分上的点、跨越硬组织和软组织的面部表面的点等)；去除任何其他点；任选地，去除噪音数据(例如，通过基于距离分布的过滤)；计算在咬合印模的虚拟模型上的最近点；计算将选定的点匹配到咬合印模的虚拟模型的面部表面的变换；以及最小化对应点之间的距离平方的总和。 In some embodiments, the geometrical match includes an iterative or repeated steps at least once: selecting points on the upper, face surface of the virtual model of the mandible (e.g., uniformly distributed points on the entire face surface, gathered at the face surface point on a certain portion, across the facial surface point hard tissue and soft tissue, etc.); removing any other points; optionally removing noise data (e.g., by filtration based on the distance distribution); calculating the virtual model of the impression in the nip the closest point; calculating point matching the selected facial surface to the transformation of the virtual model of the impression of the nip; and to minimize the sum of the square of the distance between corresponding points.组合也是可行的(例如，选择对应于上颚的在咬合印模的虚拟模型的面部表面上的点并选择在下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面上的点、选择对应于下颚的在咬合印模的虚拟模型的面部表面上的点并选择在上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面上的点，等等)。 Combinations are possible (e.g., selecting points on the facial surface of the impression nip virtual model corresponding to the palate and selecting points on the facial surface of the virtual model of the jaw, corresponding to the selected virtual jaw impression nip point on the face surface model and the selected point on the face surface of the virtual model of the upper jaw, etc.).如果结果是可以接受的，该过程可以完成或重复(例如，完善区配)。 If the result is acceptable, the process may be completed or repeated (e.g., improve the distribution area).如果结果是不可接受的，则该过程可以重复至少一个或多个迭代。 If the result is not acceptable, the process may be repeated at least one or more iterations.可以使用选定虚拟模型的面部表面上的不同点或模型，或者可以做出其他修改(例如，增加随机变换)。 Can be selected using different points on the face surface model or virtual model, or other modifications may be made (e.g., increase the random transformation).如果迭代次数达到极限而没有产生可以接受的结果，则程序可以提醒技术人员，印模或虚拟印模的模型存在问题。 If the number of iterations reaches the limit and did not produce acceptable results, the program can alert technical staff, there is a problem or a stamp impression of virtual models.

[0062] 对齐以后，技术人员可以然后利用对齐的虚拟模型，例如，设计牙齿矫正器、用牙齿矫正器规划或调整牙齿的运动、以及对假牙(例如，基牙、顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌物、覆盖物、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)进行建模。 [0062] After alignment, the technician can then aligned using the virtual model, e.g., dental appliance design, planning with braces or adjusting movement of the teeth, and dentures (e.g., an abutment, cap, crown, inlay was coverings, veneers, dental bridges, brackets, etc.) modeling.

[0063] 图5A显示在咬合位置对齐的上颚502的虚拟模型和下颚504的虚拟模型的示意性实施例。 [0063] Figure 5A shows a schematic exemplary embodiment the engaged position aligned with the virtual model of the upper jaw 502 and lower jaw 504 of the virtual model.图5B是显示侧面印模506的虚拟模型的示意性实施例。 5B is a side stamp exemplary embodiment of the virtual model 506 is displayed.这些图像可以通过扫描如上所述的侧面印模、上颚印模、下颚印模获得。 These images may be, stamp upper jaw, lower jaw side surface of the stamp is obtained by scanning an impression as described above.扫描的数据然后在适当的处理后可以显示在计算机显示器上。 After the scan data is then appropriate treatment can be displayed on the computer display.在一个实施例中，用户可以使用所显示的数据以帮助或调整处于咬合位置的上、下颚的虚拟图像的匹配或对齐。 In one embodiment, the user can use the displayed data or to aid in the adjustment of the nip position of the virtual image to match or align the jaw.在一些实施例中，只有上颚502和下颚504的虚拟模型显示给用户。 In some embodiments, only the virtual model of the upper jaw 502 and lower jaw 504 to the user.在一些实施例中，上述匹配提供上、下颚的虚拟图像之间的初始咬合位置，随后根据用户的输入和/或计算出的闭合表面之间的接触点，可以自动和/或手动调整该位置。 In some embodiments, provided on the matching, the initial engagement position between the virtual image of the jaw, then according to the contact point between the user's input and / or calculated closure surface, can automatically and / or manually adjust the position of .

[0064] 在一些实施例中，此处所描述的方法和系统可以采取计算系统(例如，计算机)的形式，或在计算系统上执行，该计算系统包括至少一个单元，所述至少一个单元配置为通过将侧面印模的虚拟模型的面部表面与上颚的虚拟模型的面部表面和下颚的虚拟模型的面部表面匹配而对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型。 [0064] In some embodiments, the methods and systems described herein may take the computing system (e.g., a computer) in the form of, or executed on a computing system, the computing system comprising at least one unit, said at least one unit configured to by matching the face surface of the surface portion of the virtual model of the virtual model of the surface portion and the side surface of the stamp of the virtual model of the upper jaw and lower jaw are aligned in the virtual model of the virtual model of the upper jaw and lower jaw of the snap-in position.图6A和6B分别示意地图示示意性计算系统600、601的方块图。 6A and 6B schematically illustrate a schematic block diagram of computing system 600, 601.每个系统600、601包括建模计算机602、扫描装置604以及任选的制造单元606。 Each system 600, 601 includes a modeling computer 602, the scanning device 604, and optionally producing unit 606.在一些实施例中，建模计算机602对齐处于咬合位置的虚拟模型，并将对齐的虚拟模型存储在诸如大容量存储装置6021或存储器6026的存储装置中，下文更详细地说明每种存储装置。 In some embodiments, the modeling computer 602 is aligned with the virtual model of the engaged position and in a storage device such as a mass storage device 6021 or the memory 6026, the following more detailed description of each storage device aligned virtual storage model.在一些实施例中，建模计算机602用于设计牙齿矫正器、用牙齿矫正器规划或调整牙齿的运动、对假牙(例如，基齿、顶盖、齿冠、镶嵌、覆盖、牙贴面、牙桥、支架等)进行建模，和其他牙齿或正齿建模。 In some embodiments, computer modeling for designing dental appliance 602, or by adjusting braces tooth movement planning, dentures (e.g., group of teeth, top, crown, inlay, cover, veneers, bridge, stent, etc.) modeling, and other orthodontic or dental modeling.扫描装置604用来对患者齿系的印模进行扫描或成像。 The scanning device 604 is used to stamp patient dentition scanning or imaging.印模可由获得印模的实体扫描，或可以被转移到实验室用于扫描。 Stamp is obtained by scanning an impression of an entity, or may be transferred to a laboratory for scanning.扫描装置604可包括激光扫描装置、白光扫描装置、具有破坏性的扫描装置等。 The scanning device 604 may comprise a laser scanning apparatus, the white light scanning apparatus having a scanning means damaging the like.扫描装置604可配置为扫描负印模和/或正印模。 The scanning device 604 may be configured to scan negative impression and / or a positive impression.在一些实施例中，制造单元606可以用于基于来自建模计算机602的输出制造牙齿矫正器或假牙。 In some embodiments, the production unit 606 may be used to manufacture the dental appliance or dental prosthesis from computer modeling based on the output 602.例如，制造单元606可以包括用于铣肖IJ、立体平版印刷、激光加工、模制成型等的工具。 For example, manufacturing may include a milling unit 606 IJ Shaw, stereolithography, laser machining, molding or the like tool.

[0065] 在某些实施例中，制造单元606被配置为生产基牙，例如，在美国专利5180303，5527182和5674069中描述，通过引用将这些专利中的每一个的全部内容结合于此。 [0065] In certain embodiments, the manufacturing unit 606 is configured to produce an abutment, e.g., in U.S. Patents 5180303,5527182 and 5674069 are described by reference the entire contents of each of these patents is incorporated herein.在某些实施例中，制造单元606被配置为生产顶盖和/或齿冠，例如在美国专利5092022、6398554和美国专利公开号2005/0177266中描述，通过引用将它们中的每一个的全部内容结合于此。 In certain embodiments, the manufacturing unit is configured to produce the cap 606 and / or the crown, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 5092022,6398554 and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2005/0177266 is described by reference to all of them each the contents of which are incorporated herein.在某些实施例中，制造单元606被配置为生产支架和/或牙桥，例如在美国专利6694212和7228191中所描述，通过引用将它们中的每一个的全部内容结合于此。 In certain embodiments, the manufacturing production unit 606 is configured to support and / or bridge, for example as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,694,212 and 7,228,191 by reference in their entirety each of which is incorporated herein.在某些实施例中，制造单元606被配置为生产牙齿模型，例如，在美国专利7118375和美国专利公开号2007/0154867所描述，通过引用将它们中的每一个的全部内容结合于此。 In certain embodiments, the manufacturing unit 606 is configured for the production of dental model, e.g., in U.S. Patent No. 7,118,375 and U.S. Patent Publication No. 2007/0154867 as described by reference in their entirety each of which is incorporated herein.在某些这样的实施例中，牙齿模型可以包括指示处于咬合位置的上颚和下颚的参考标记。 In some such embodiments, the dental model may include an indication in the upper and lower jaws engaged position reference numerals.

[0066] 系统600、601可以是固定系统或移动装置。 [0066] The system 600, 601 may be a system of fixed or mobile device.计算系统600、601可用于实现在此描述的一个或多个系统和方法。 The computing system 600, 601 may be used to implement one or more systems and methods described herein.此外，在一些实施例中，计算系统600、6011被配置为处理图像文件。 Further, in some embodiments, the computing system is configured to process image 600,6011 file.本领域技术人员将会明白，在计算系统600、601的单元、组件和模块中提供的功能可以组合成较少的单元、组件和模块，或进一步分成额外的单元、组件和模块。 Those skilled in the art will appreciate, 600, 601 provided in the unit, a computing system components and modules may be combined into fewer functional elements, components and modules or further separated into additional elements, components and modules.

[0067] 在某些实施例中，在此处所描述的系统和方法全部或部分地以在计算装置上运行的软件实现。 [0067] In certain embodiments, the systems and methods described herein in whole or in part be implemented in software running on a computing device.在计算装置的单元、组件和模块中提供的功能性可以包括一个或多个单元、组件和/或模块。 The functionality provided in the cell, the components and modules of the computing device may comprise one or more elements, components and / or modules.例如，计算装置可以包括多个中央处理单元(CPU)和大容量存储装置，如可以以服务器阵列实现。 For example, the computing device may comprise a plurality of central processing units (CPU) and a mass storage device, such as a server may be implemented in an array.

[0068] 一般情况下，如在此处使用的术语“模块”，是指嵌入硬件或固件中的逻辑，或指软件指令的集合，可能有入口点和出口点，以诸如Java、C、C++之类编程语言写成，其组合等等。 [0068] In general, the term "module" as used herein, refers to a collection of embedded hardware firmware logic or, or to software instructions, there may be entry and exit points, in such as Java, C, C ++ written in a programming language like, combinations thereof and the like.软件模块可编译并链接进入可执行程序，安装在一个动态链接库，或者可以以解释编程语言(例如，BASIC、Perl、Lua或者Python)写成。 A software module may be compiled and linked into the executable program, installed in a dynamic link library, or may be written in interpreted programming language (eg, BASIC, Perl, Lua or Python).将认识到，软件模块可从其它模块或从自己调用，和/或可以响应于被检测事件而被调用或中断。 It will be recognized, the software modules can be called from other modules or from themselves, and / or may be in response to detection of an event is call or interrupt.软件指令可以嵌入在固件中，如EPR0M。 Software instructions may be embedded in firmware, such as EPR0M.将进一步理解，硬件模块可以由连接的逻辑单元(如门电路和双稳态多谐振荡器)构成，和/或可以由可编程单元(如可编程门阵列或处理器)构成。 It will be further appreciated that hardware modules may be configured by the logic unit (such as gates and flip-flops) connection, and / or may be constituted by a programmable unit (e.g., programmable gate arrays or processors).此处所述的模块优选作为软件模块实现，但可以以硬件或固件呈现。 Module described herein is preferably implemented as software modules, but may be presented in hardware or firmware.一般来说，此处所描述的模块是指可与其他模块组合或分成子模块的逻辑模块，而不管它们的物理组织或存储。 In general, the modules described herein means may be combined with other modules or sub-modules into a logic module, regardless of their physical organization or storage.

[0069] 建模计算机602包括中央处理单元(CPU) 6024，其可以包括传统微处理器。 [0069] modeling computer 602 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 6024, which may include a conventional microprocessor.建模计算机602还包括存储器6025和大容量存储装置6021，存储器6025例如是用于临时存储信息的随机存取存储器(“RAM”)和/或用于永久存储信息的只读存储器(R0M)，大容量存储装置6021例如是硬盘、软盘或光学介质存储装置。 Modeling computer 602 also includes a memory 6025 and a mass storage device 6021, a memory 6025, for example, a random access memory for temporarily storing information ( "RAM") and / or a read only memory for permanent storage of information (R0M), The mass storage device 6021 is a hard disk, a floppy disk, or an optical medium storage device.可使用诸如外围部件互连(PCI)、微通道、SCS1、工业标准架构(ISA)和/或扩展ISA(EISA)架构之类的基于标准的总线系统连接建模计算机602的模块。 May be used such as a peripheral component interconnect (PCI), microchannel, SCS1, Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) and / or standards based bus system extended ISA (EISA) architectures such modeling computer module 602 is connected.

[0070] 建模计算机602包括一个或多个输入/输出(I/O)装置和接口6023，如键盘、鼠标、轨迹球、触摸板、笔、手写笔、绘图板、触摸屏、语音识别系统、开关、按钮和/或打印机。 [0070] modeling computer 602 comprises one or more input / output (I / O) devices and interfaces 6023, such as a keyboard, a mouse, trackball, touchpad, pen, stylus, tablet, touch screen, voice recognition system, switches, buttons, and / or printer.在一些实施例中，I/o装置和接口6023包括一个或多个显示装置，如显示器，其允许将数据在视觉上呈现给用户。 In some embodiments, I / o device, and the interface 6023 includes one or more display devices, such as a display, which allows data to be presented to the user visually.更特别的是，显示装置可以提供图形用户界面(GUI)的演示、应用软件数据以及多媒体演示。 More specifically, the display device may provide a graphical user interface (GUI) presentation, multimedia presentation, and application data.显示装置可以包括阴极射线管(CRT)、液晶显示器(LCD)、等离子显示器、数字光处理器(DLP)或其他类型显示器和/或显示器的组合。 The display device may comprise a combination of a cathode ray tube (CRT), a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display, a digital light processor (DLP) or other type of display and / or a display.在图6A所示的实施例中I/o装置和接口6023也提供通过网络608到各种外部装置的通讯接口。 Embodiment Example I / o devices and interfaces 6023 also provides a variety of communication interface 608 to an external device via a network shown in FIG. 6A.建模计算机602还可以包括诸如一个或多个多媒体装置6021，例如，扬声器、视频卡、图形加速器和麦克风。 Modeling computer 602 may also include one or more multimedia devices such as 6021, for example, a speaker, a video card, a graphics accelerator, and a microphone.在一些实施例中，建模计算机602包括计算机适合控制和/或与大型数据库通信、执行高容量事务处理和从大型数据库生成报告的主计算机。 In some embodiments, computer 602 comprises a computer for modeling the control and / or communications with large databases, the host computer performing high volume transaction processing and report generation from large databases.

[0071] 建模计算机602可以诸如运行在各种计算装置上，例如，服务器、Windows服务器、结构化查询语言(SQL)服务器、Unix服务器、个人计算机、主计算机计算机、笔记本计算机、手机、个人数字助理、信息站、音频播放器等等。 [0071] modeling computer 602 may run on a variety, such as computing devices, e.g., servers, Windows Server, a Structured Query Language (SQL) Server, Unix servers, personal computers, mainframe computers, notebooks, mobile phones, personal digital assistants, kiosks, audio player and so on.建模计算机602 —般通过操作系统软件控制和对齐，所述操作系统软件例如是z/OS、Windows95、Windows98、WindowsNT、Windows2000> Windows XP> Windows Vista、Windows 7、LINUX、BSD、SunOS、Solaris 或其他兼容的操作系统。 Modeling computer 602 - as controlled by the operating system software and alignment, the operating system software, for example, z / OS, Windows95, Windows98, WindowsNT, Windows2000> Windows XP> Windows Vista, Windows 7, LINUX, BSD, SunOS, Solaris, or other compatible operating systems.在Macintosh系统中，操作系统可以是任何可用的操作系统,如Mac OSX。 In Macintosh systems, the operating system can be any available operating systems, such as Mac OSX.在一些实施例中，建模计算机602由专有操作系统控制。 In some embodiments, the modeling computer 602 is controlled by the proprietary operating system.除别的事情之外，传统操作系统控制和为用于执行的计算机处理规定进度，进行存储器管理，提供文件系统、网络和1/0服务，并提供用户界面，如图形用户界面(GUI)。 In addition to other things, the traditional operating system for computer control and execution of the provisions of the progress of processing, a memory management, provide file system, networking and 1/0 services, and provide a user interface, such as a graphical user interface (GUI).

[0072] 某些实施例的建模计算机602包括对齐模块6027，对齐模块6027被配置为执行一个或多个对齐功能或本文所述的方法步骤。 [0072] Certain embodiments of the modeling computer 602 includes an alignment module 6027, alignment module 6027 is configured to perform one or more method steps described herein, or alignment functions.例如，在一些实施中，对齐模块6027被配置为通过将侧面印模的虚拟模型的面部表面与上颚的虚拟模型的相同面部表面和下颚的虚拟模型的相同面部表面匹配而对齐处于咬合位置的上颚的虚拟模型和下颚的虚拟模型。 For example, in some embodiments, the alignment module 6027 is configured to match the face surface of the virtual model of the same surface of the same portion of the virtual model facial surface and the side surface of the stamp of the upper jaw and lower jaw of the virtual model in the aligned position of the upper jaw bite the virtual model virtual model and the lower jaw.如下文参照图6A描述的那样，例如，代替或者除了存在于建模计算机602中之外，对齐模块6027或其一部分可以存在于扫描装置的604的计算机或连接到扫描装置604的计算机中。 As described above with reference to FIG 6A, for example, instead of or in addition to the presence in addition to modeling computer 602, alignment module 6027 or a portion thereof may be present in the scanning device 604 in the computer or the computer 604 is connected to the scanning device.例如，在一些实施例中，对齐模块6027的所有功能大致存在于扫描装置的计算机或连接到扫描装置604的计算机中。 For example, in some embodiments, the alignment of the computer module 6027 functions substantially all present in the scanning device or a computer connected to the scanning device 604.在其他实施例中，对齐模块6027的某些功能存在于建模计算机602上，并且对齐模块6027的某些功能存在于扫描装置604的计算机或连接到扫描装置604的计算机中。 In other embodiments, the alignment module 6027 of some of the features present on modeling computer 602, certain functions and alignment module 6027 is present in the computer of the scanning device 604 is connected to a computer or a scanner apparatus 604.在一些实施例中，对齐模块6027的一个或更多方面和/或功能可以划分成可以存在于相同或不同的组件内的子组件。 In some embodiments, the alignment module 6027 or more aspects of a subassembly within the assembly and / or functions may be divided so as to be present in the same or different.

[0073] 在图6A的实施例中，建模计算机602例如通过有线通信链路、无线通信链路或其组合连接到网络608，诸如局域网、广域网、互联网等。 [0073] In the embodiment of FIG. 6A, for example, modeling computer 602 via a wired communication link, a wireless communication link to the network 608, or combinations thereof, such as a LAN, WAN, the Internet, etc.网络608通过有线或无线的通信链路与耦合到网络608的各种计算装置和/或其他电子装置通信。 Network devices 608 and / or various other communication device to a network link 608 coupled calculated by wired or wireless communication.

[0074] 到建模计算机602的访问可以通过Web激活用户接入点提供，这种接入点例如是个人计算机、手机、笔记本计算机、服务器、计算机工作站、个人计算机局域网、互动亭、个人数字助理、互动式无线通信装置、嵌入式计算装置或其他能够连接到网络608的装置。 [0074] 602 to access computer modeling can be provided through the Web user activated access point, the access point such as a personal computer, mobile phones, notebook computers, servers, computer workstations, personal computers, local area networks, interactive kiosks, personal digital assistants , interactive wireless communication devices, embedded computing device, or other devices can be connected to the network 608.这样的装置可以具有作为使用文本、图形、音频、视频和其他媒体呈现数据和允许通过网络608与数据互动的模块浏览器模块。 Such a device may have used as text, graphics, audio, video and other media data presentation and allowed to interact with the network module 608 and the data browser module.

[0075] 网络608与扫描装置的604和制造单元606通信。 [0075] 606 network communication unit 604 and 608 for producing the scanning device.扫描装置604包括和/或连接到包括上面关于建模计算机602所描述的部件(例如，大容量存储装置、多媒体装置、1/0装置和接口、中央处理单元、系统存储器)的部分或全部的计算机，并且可以通过网络608与建模计算机602通信。 The scanning device 604 comprises and / or to include the above described components on computer modeling 602 (e.g., mass storage devices, multimedia devices, 1/0 devices and interfaces, a central processing unit, system memory) some or all of the computer, and a network 608 may communicate 602 with computer modeling.在某些这样的实施例，连接到扫描装置604的计算机对齐处于咬合位置的印模的虚拟模型，并将对齐的虚拟模型存储在存储装置中。 In some such embodiments, the scanning device 604 is connected to a computer virtual model of the stamp is aligned with the nip position and align the virtual model stored in the storage means in a.咬合位置模型然后可以通过网络608转移到建模计算机602。 Engaging position of the model may then be transferred to a computer 602 via a network model 608.在一些实施例中，连接到扫描装置604的计算机在网络608上将扫描数据传输到建模计算机602，并且然后建模计算机602对齐处于咬合位置的印模的虚拟模型，并且将对齐的虚拟模型存储在存储装置中。 In some embodiments, a computer connected to the virtual model 604 of the scanning device 608 on the scan data transmission network 602 to computer modeling, and then modeling computer 602 is aligned with the virtual model of the impression of the nip position and align the stored in the storage means.制作单元606还包括计算机包含上面关于建模计算机602所描述的部件(例如，大容量存储装置、多媒体装置、I/O装置和接口、中央处理单元、系统内存)的部分或全部的计算机，并且可以通过网络608与建模计算机通信。 Making unit 606 further includes a computer comprising a top member 602 on computer modeling described (e.g., mass storage devices, multimedia devices, I / O devices and interfaces, a central processing unit, system memory) some or all of the computer, and may communicate via network 608 with computer modeling.在一些实施例中，数据可以使用便携式存储介质或装置(如光盘、磁盘、闪存驱动器)在建模计算机602、计算机扫描装置604的计算机、制造单元606的计算机之间传输。 In some embodiments, data may be a portable storage medium or device (e.g., optical, magnetic disks, flash drives) transferred between computer modeling computer 602, a computer scanning device 604, the unit 606 is manufactured.在一些实施例中，扫描装置604靠近建模计算机602 (例如,在同一间办公室、建筑物或校园)。 In some embodiments, the scanning device 604 near the modeling computer 602 (e.g., in the same room, building or campus).在包括制造单元606的一些实施例中，建模计算机602靠近制造单元606 (例如，在同一间办公室、建筑物或校园)。 In some embodiments, including making unit 606, the modeling unit 606 near the manufacturer computer 602 (e.g., during the same office, building or campus).在包括制造单元606的一些实施例中，扫描装置604和建模计算机602都靠近制造单元606 (例如，在同一间办公室、建筑物或校园)。 In some embodiments, including making unit 606, the scanning apparatus 604 and 602 are near the computer modeling producing unit 606 (e.g., during the same office, building or campus).

[0076] 在一些实施例中，建模计算机602包括在远程微处理器和大型主机计算机之间建立的物理或逻辑连接，用于上传、下载或实时观看交互数据和在线数据库的表示目的。 [0076] In some embodiments, physical or logical model between a remote computer 602 comprises a microprocessor and a mainframe computer to establish a connection, for uploading, downloading, or real-time viewing and interaction data object represents an online database.远程微处理器可以由操作建模计算机602的实体操作，该实体包括客户服务器系统或主服务器系统。 The microprocessor can be modeled by an operator remote computer 602 operating entity, the entity or the client-server system comprising a master server system.在一些实施例中，终端仿真软件可用在微处理器上，用于参与微处理器主机链接。 In some embodiments, the terminal emulation software is available on the microprocessor, the microprocessor for participating host link.在一些实施例中，计算机程序产品包括计算机程序代码装置，所述计算机程序代码装置用于在所述计算机程序代码装置由具有计算能力的电子装置运行时执行此处所描述的方法步骤。 In some embodiments, a computer program product comprising computer program code means, said computer program code means for performing the method described herein is run by an electronic device having computing capabilities when the computer program code means step.所述电子装置可以例如是计算机，诸如膝上或桌上计算机。 The electronic device may for example be a computer, such as a laptop or desktop computer.

[0077] 在图6B所示的实施例中，扫描装置604和可选的制造单元606直接地连接到建模计算机602。 [0077] In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 6B, the scanning device 604 and optionally producing unit 606 is directly connected to the computer 602 model.在某些这样的实施例中，扫描装置将印模转换成印模的虚拟模型，并且提供印模的虚拟模型到建模计算机602，建模计算机602在咬合位置对齐印模的虚拟模型，并且用来使用咬合位置模型设计假牙，并且建模计算机602将用于制造假牙的指令提供给制造单元606。 In some such embodiments, the scan device converts a virtual model of the stamp of the stamp, and the stamp is to provide a virtual model modeling computer 602, computer modeling of the virtual model 602 is aligned in the engaged position of the stamp, and use position for engaging the denture model design, modeling and computer 602 for producing a denture production unit 606 is supplied to the instruction.

[0078] 虽然本发明已经在某些实施例和示例的内容中公开，本领域技术人员将理解，该发明超越具体公开的实施例扩展到其他的替代实施例和/或本发明的使用和其明显的修改及等同。 [0078] SUMMARY While the invention has certain embodiments and examples disclosed embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that embodiments of the invention extend to beyond the other alternative embodiments and / or use of the invention disclosed and its specific obvious modifications and equivalents.例如，此处所描述的某些技术可以在硬件、软件或其结合中实现。 For example, some of the techniques described herein may be implemented in hardware, software, or a combination of.此外，虽然本发明的实施例的几个变化已被显示并且详细地描述，但基于本公开内容，在本发明的范围内的其他修改对于本领域技术人员而言将是显而易见的。 Further, while several variations of the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail, but based on the present disclosure, other modifications within the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art will be apparent.还预期所述实施例的具体特征和方面的各种组合或子组合可以被做出并且仍然属于本发明的范围。 It is also contemplated that various combinations or sub-combinations of the specific features and aspects of the embodiments may be made and still fall within the scope of the present invention.应该理解，可以结合公开的实施例的各种特征和方面，或彼此替换，以形成公开的发明的实施例的变化模式。 It should be understood that features disclosed in connection with various embodiments and aspects of the embodiments, or replace each other in order to form varying modes of the disclosed embodiments of the invention.因此，其目的在于，本发明在此公开的范围不应限于上述具体实施例。 Accordingly, it is an object that the scope of the present invention herein disclosed should not be limited to the specific embodiments.

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1.一种对齐处于咬合位置的上颚(502)的虚拟模型和下颚(504)的虚拟模型的方法，该方法包括下述步骤: 将侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第一面部表面(520b)与上颚(502)的虚拟模型的面部表面(520a)匹配，侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第一面部表面(520b)的至少一部分与上颚(502)的虚拟模型的面部表面(520a)相同，以及将侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第二面部表面(521b)与下颚(504)的虚拟模型的面部表面(521a)匹配，侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第二面部表面(521b)的至少一部分与下颚(504)的虚拟模型的面部表面(521a)相同， 其中侧面印模的虚拟模型包括准备接受假牙和邻近牙齿的部位的模型。 1. A method of alignment of the virtual model in the engaged position of the upper jaw (502) and a virtual model of the jaw (504), the method comprising the steps of: a first side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (520b) of the upper jaw and the face surface (502) of the virtual model (520a) matching the first side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (520b) of the upper jaw portion and at least a portion (502) of the virtual model surface (520a) the same, and the (521a) matching the facial surface of the second side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (521b) and the virtual model of the jaw (504), the stamper side (506) of the virtual model at least a portion of the second surface portion (521b) and the jaw surface portion (504) of the virtual model (521a) the same, wherein the stamp side of the virtual model comprises a model ready to accept parts of the implant and the adjacent teeth.

2.根据权利要求1所述的方法，其中侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型基本上没有闭合表面。 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the stamp side surface (506) of the virtual model of the surface is substantially not closed.

3.根据权利要求1所述的方法，其中所述部位包括残留齿和缺牙区中的至少一种。 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein said portion comprises at least one residual tooth and the edentulous region.

5.根据权利要求1、3和4中任何一项所述的方法，还包括使用对齐的虚拟模型设计假牙。 1, 3, 4 and 5. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising using a virtual model design aligned dentures.

6.根据权利要求1所述的方法，其中上颚的虚拟模型包括上颚靠近所述部位的部分的模型，并且其中下颚的虚拟模型包括下颚靠近所述部位的部分的模型，其中，所述匹配包括使用上颚的虚拟模型的在上颚的所述部分处的面部表面和下颚的虚拟模型的在下颚的所述部分处的面部表面中的至少一个。 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the virtual model comprises a model of the upper jaw portion near the upper jaw portion, and wherein the virtual model comprises a model of the jaw portion of the jaw adjacent to the site, wherein said matching comprises using the virtual model of the upper jaw, at least a portion of the face surface of the virtual model of the face surface of the portion of the lower jaw and upper jaw in the jaw.

7.根据权利要求1所述的方法，其中侧面印模的虚拟模型的面部表面包括牙齿表面和软组织表面中的至少一个。 The method according to claim 1, wherein the virtual model of the face surface side of the stamp comprises the dental surfaces and soft tissue surfaces of at least one.

9.根据权利要求1所述的方法，还包括下述步骤: 获得上颚的印模，包括上颚的第一面部表面的印模； 获得下颚的印模，包括下颚的第二面部表面的印模；以及获得侧面印模，包括上颚的第一面部表面的至少一部分的印模和下颚的第二面部表面的至少一部分的印模。 Printing stamp obtained jaw comprising a second jaw portion of the surface; obtaining an impression of the upper jaw, comprising a first surface portion of the upper jaw of the stamp: 9. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of die; and obtaining the stamp side, at least a portion of the stamp surface of the upper jaw comprises a first portion and a second portion of the surface of the stamp and at least a portion of the jaw.

10.根据权利要求9所述的方法，其中形成侧面印模包括在患者处于咬合位置之后将印模材料涂覆到上颚的面部表面并涂覆到下颚的面部表面。 10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the stamp comprises a side surface formed after the patient is in the engaged position the impression material applied to the facial surface of the upper jaw and lower jaw is applied to the facial surface.

11.根据权利要求9或10所述的方法，还包括下述步骤: 扫描侧面印模以形成侧面印模的虚拟模型； 扫描上颚的印模以形成上颚的虚拟模型；以及扫描下颚的印模以形成下颚的虚拟模型。 11. The method of claim 9 or claim 10, further comprising the steps of: scanning the impression to form a virtual model side surface side of the impression; upper jaw impression scan to form a virtual model of the upper jaw; and a jaw impression scan to form a virtual model of the lower jaw.

12.根据权利要求11所述的方法，其中，扫描侧面印模的步骤包括在单次扫描中扫描第一面部表面和第二面部表面。 12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of scanning comprises scanning a first side of the stamp surface and a second surface portion of the surface in a single scan.

13.一种计算系统^00a，600b)，包括至少一个单元(6024)，所述至少一个单元配置为，通过将侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第一面部表面(520b)与上颚(502)的虚拟模型的面部表面(520a)匹配，并通过将侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第二面部表面(521b)与下颚(504)的虚拟模型的面部表面(521a)匹配，对齐处于咬合位置的上颚(502)的虚拟模型和下颚(504)的虚拟模型，侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第一面部表面(520b)的至少一部分与上颚(502)的虚拟模型的面部表面(520a)相同，并且，侧面印模(506)的虚拟模型的第二面部表面(521b)的至少一部分与下颚(504)的虚拟模型的面部表面(521a)相同。 13. A computing system ^ 00a, 600b), comprising at least one unit (6024), at least one unit is configured by a first side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (520b) and the upper jaw facial surface (502) of the virtual model (520a) match, and by (521a) matching the facial surface of the second side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (521b) and the jaw (504) of the virtual model, in the upper jaw bite alignment position (502) and a virtual model of the jaw (504) of the virtual model, a first side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (520b) of the upper jaw and at least a portion (502) of the virtual model (520a) face the same surface, and face the same surface of at least a portion of the virtual model and the lower jaw (504) a second side surface of the stamp surface (506) of the virtual model (521b) of (521a).